With so much information available, it can be difficult to understand what cholesterol is – and why it’s important.

One of the most common questions I hear from patients is, "My cholesterol was flagged as abnormal, but you told me everything looked good. How can that be?" Recently, a patient named Rose asked ...

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 ...

If your doctor has ever told you to "keep an eye on your numbers," here's good news: The rules around what’s considered high cholesterol have gotten clearer—and a little more personal. In March, the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you please explain what is cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein and the significance of a high HDL cholesterol value? What about non-HDL ...

For decades doctors have been telling their patients that high levels of HDL, otherwise known as “good cholesterol,” could protect them from heart disease. But a new study suggests that having a lot ...

Contrary to popular belief, cholesterol isn’t always bad. In fact, our body needs some amount of cholesterol to function properly. Not only does it help in building cell membranes, but it also helps ...

Houston Methodist researchers have discovered that certain components of so-called "good" cholesterol -- high-density lipoproteins (HDL) – may be associated with an increased prevalence of ...

Most people worry about cholesterol, but not all cholesterol harms the heart. Some of it actually protects it. This protective type is called good cholesterol, and it plays a vital role in daily ...

A small interfering RNA (siRNA) investigational therapy that inhibits a gene involved in lipoprotein metabolism has been shown in a clinical trial led by Mount Sinai researchers to significantly ...