Tag Archives: lipoproteins

Is too much “good” cholesterol a health risk?

There are thought to be good and bad types of cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is thought to be a good type of cholesterol because it is believed to remove bad types of cholesterol from blood vessel

Is HDL cholesterol always good for you? Surprises, overturns and promises

According to the World Health Organization, coronary heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide. In 2008, 17.3 million people died from heart disease, and this number is expected to rise further, reaching an estimated of