New research found that high levels of ‘good cholesterol’ in the blood were associated with an increased risk of glaucoma, an incurable condition that leads to vision loss. The findings call for ...

Understanding your cholesterol test results in plain English Your doctor hands you a cholesterol report filled with ...

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 ...

Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol were associated with an increased long-term risk for new-onset fractures in men, but not in women. Researchers conducted a prospective ...

Despite its nickname as the “good cholesterol” because of its cardiovascular benefits, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol was linked to as much as a 42% increased risk for dementia in older ...

When you have excess LDL cholesterol in the blood, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.

Klein is a contributor for TIME. Klein is a contributor for TIME. Most of the time, you want your cholesterol to be low—ideally less than 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). But as you likely know ...

Q: How much does a normal or high HDL cholesterol protect you from the adverse health effects of a high LDL cholesterol? A: Lowering elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” ...