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Very High HDL-C: Too Much of a Good Thing?

A new study suggests that very high levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) may be associated with higher mortality risk in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Investigators ...
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8 Ways to Increase HDL Cholesterol, According to Experts

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." CHOLESTEROL IS A WAXY substance ...
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High or low levels of 'good' cholesterol may not be as healthy as once thought, more research finds

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. So-called “good” HDL cholesterol may not be as healthy as experts once thought, a new study suggests. The new study, published ...
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Study suggests that HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol is less beneficial than previously thought, especially for Black adults

High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, cholesterol – often referred to as the “good” cholesterol – may not be as useful in predicting the risk of heart disease and protecting against it as previously ...
Medical Dialogues

Higher HDL-C Levels Before Lung Transplant Linked to Better Outcomes in Women: Study

USA: A recent study presented at the 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation ...
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The Role of HDL-C Levels in Cardioprotection: 5 Things to Know

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), the "good cholesterol," transports cholesterol from the arteries to the liver for elimination. Previous studies have demonstrated an association between ...
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Trying to Raise Your HDL (Good) Cholesterol? Dietitians Say to Eat More of This Food

The delicious addition your heart will thank you for. Reviewed by Dietitian Katey Davidson, M.Sc.FN, RD, CPT HDL is a type of “good” cholesterol that helps protect your heart. Fatty fish like salmon, ...