You may have heard a doctor say that your “good cholesterol is too low” or your “bad cholesterol is too high,” leaving you wondering how the two can be so different when both are called cholesterol.

Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we'll explain the difference between "good" and "bad" shortly), and if you have too much of the kind that ...

It has been accepted wisdom for many years that the more good cholesterol people have in their blood, the better. But the good cholesterol, also known as HDL, might not be as good as we think. In any ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Roxana Ehsani, RDBeef tallow, a traditional cooking fat, is high in saturated fats that can increase ...

For many people, a "normal" cholesterol report brings relief. It is often seen as a green signal for heart health. But doctors are increasingly warning that this reassurance can be misleading. A ...

Glasgow, Scotland - Data from a new analysis of one of the large statin trials raise some questions as to which lipoprotein measurements are most appropriate in determining the risk of coronary heart ...

Beans and legumes are rich in soluble fibre, which can increase HDL levels while also helping to reduce LDL Berries are high in antioxidants and fibre, which can help boost HDL cholesterol and lower ...