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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 aka ‘good cholesterol’. What exactly are these, why are they important for ...
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New cholesterol guidelines: What patients and caregivers need to know

FRIDAY, March 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical organizations have updated guidelines for managing ...
Nature

Raising HDL cholesterol levels: a flight of Icarus?

The ARBITER 6–HALTS (Arterial biology for the investigation of the treatment effects of reducing cholesterol 6–HDL and LDL treatment strategies) trial, 1 published in the New England Journal of ...
Healthline

What Are the Health Benefits of Honey?

Honey contains antioxidants like flavonoids and phenolic acids that may help protect against conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Darker honey varieties tend to offer more antioxidants ...
Healthline

7 Health Benefits of Avocado

Avocados are a source of many key nutrients, including healthy fats and fiber. They also contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that may help reduce the risk of heart disease. As you can ...