High HDL cholesterol is generally protective against heart disease, so it is often called the "healthy" cholesterol.

New research has found that HDL cholesterol may not be as good for you as previously thought, especially in Black patients.

Normal HDL and LDL cholesterol ranges vary by age and assigned sex. HDL cholesterol is the "good" cholesterol you generally want more of, while LDL cholesterol is the "bad" cholesterol you ...

Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in The Lancet Regional ...

1. Total cholesterol to HDL ratio This ratio is used in Australia to assess risk of heart disease. It’s calculated by dividing your total cholesterol number by your HDL (good) cholesterol number.

Data reveal a strong association between non–high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio and psoriasis onset in US adults.

The antihypercholesterolemic effect of vegetable proteins compared to animal proteins was certified. There was a negative correlation (γ = -0.74) between the serum cholesterol level and the ...

A recent study published in the Virology Journal has highlighted the significance of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pathogenesis and outcome.

Cox models were also used to calculate HRs and 95% CIs for non-HDL cholesterol and other levels to assess the association with incidence of CHD, MI, stroke, and all CVD in patients with diabetes.

Excess cholesterol can be transported back to the liver by high-density lipoprotein, the HDL, for removal from circulation. Another less talked about blood fat is Lipoprotein-a, or Lp (a).