Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MDMedically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD Normal HDL and LDL cholesterol ranges vary by age and assigned sex. HDL cholesterol is the "good" cholesterol you ...

LDL (low-density lipoprotein), which is sometimes called “bad cholesterol” HDL (high-density lipoprotein), which is sometimes called “good cholesterol” triglycerides. Your clinician then compares your ...

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Triglycerides function differently because they represent blood fat, which serves as an energy reserve from dietary excess calories. The body uses triglycerides stored in fat cells for energy supply, ...

An expert discusses how the “lower for longer is better” principle drives current guideline updates, with the National Lipid ...

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 ...

Dallas, TX - New data from a crossover feeding study have shown that consuming almonds reduced not only LDL but Lp(a) and oxidized LDL concentrations as well as improved LDL:HDL ratios in a ...

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Have you had a blood test to check your cholesterol level? These check the different blood fat components: total cholesterol LDL (low-density lipoprotein), which is sometimes called “bad cholesterol” ...