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'Good' HDL cholesterol can also be 'bad'

Generally speaking, a distinction has been made so far between “good” HDL cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol. LDL contributes to cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke, while the “good” HDL protects against them. Now, however, experts have discovered that the anti-inflammatory effect of HDL was not detected in patients on renal dialysis.

Monounsaturated fats boost "good" cholesterol

Jenkins suggested that people replace some of their highly refined carbohydrates -- like white bread and processed snack foods -- with monounsaturated fats from nuts, avocados and olive oil.

Mark Hyman, MD: Why Women Should Stop Their Cholesterol-Lowering Medication

Treating risk factors like high cholesterol is misguided. We must treat causes -- what we eat, how much we exercise, how we handle stress, our social connections and environmental toxins are all more powerfully linked to creating health and preventing disease than any drug on the market.

Natural trans fat may not boost "bad" cholesterol

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The artificial trans fats that once abounded in processed foods have become notorious for their undesirable effects on cholesterol levels. But a small clinical trial suggests that natural trans fats may not do the same damage. When 61 healthy women followed a diet with a hefty dose of natural trans fats for four weeks, researchers found there were no changes in the ...

Early Signs of Heart Disease in Young

Study Finds Obesity, Cholesterol, Clogs Arteries of Youth