Onlymyhealth on MSN

LDL vs HDL cholesterol: Experts explain the differences

Just like ‘good cop’ and ‘bad cop’, cholesterol too has two versions or avatars. These are LDL aka ‘bad cholesterol’ and HDL ...
WALB on MSN

High cholesterol vs. low cholesterol: Can you manage it without medication?

Dr. Rebecca Larson, dietician and assistant professor at Augusta University, explains more.
Prevention

Study: HDL Cholesterol May Not Be That Good at Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease

The term “cholesterol” is thrown around a lot to describe a waxy substance that can build up in your arteries, but there are actually two forms of cholesterol—LDL and HDL. LDL cholesterol is known as ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: What’s the real significance of a high HDL cholesterol value?

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 ...
Verywell Health

Olive Oil vs. Butter: Which Is Better for Your Cholesterol?

Olive oil is a better choice for managing cholesterol and heart health risks than butter. See how they compare and which can ...

Little-used cholesterol test could prevent more heart attacks and strokes

A routine blood test taken by millions in the U.S. each year to measure "bad" cholesterol is not the best measure to guide ...