There are two main types of these cholesterol-carrying compounds: High-density lipoproteins (HDL) and low-density ...

Explore the surprising link between HDL cholesterol and brain health, uncovering its potential to maintain cognitive function ...

A new study suggests how HDL, or "good" cholesterol, plays a role in maintaining brain health and cognitive function. Here's ...

First, some of the exchange of cholesterol esters between HDL and peripheral cells is known to be bidirectional, in part mediated by the scavenger receptor class B1. [13] This observation gives ...

The good cholesterol, called HDL, plays the role of actually trying to clear cholesterol deposits from the walls of your artery, and it's those deposits on the wall of the artery that can rupture ...

HealthDay News — High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol may help conserve healthy brain matter in middle-aged adults, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in the Journal of Clinical ...

The ARBITER 6–HALTS (Arterial biology for the investigation of the treatment effects of reducing cholesterol 6–HDL and LDL treatment strategies) trial, 1 published in the New England Journal ...

Low levels of HDL and high levels of LDL cholesterol are both important predictors of cardiovascular disease. LDL cholesterol levels are effectively lowered by statin therapy, significantly ...