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 ...

Context Explanation

You have had the cholesterol conversation with your doctor enough times that the numbers feel familiar. LDL, HDL, triglycerides. Good and bad. High and low.

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The ... Renal & Urology News: HDL-C Prediction of CVD Is Affected by TG, LDL-C HealthDay News — The impact of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is modulated by triglycerides (TG) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), ... Fox News: HDL or 'good' cholesterol might not make a difference to heart health, medical study suggests High-density lipoprotein (HDL), which has been referred to as "good cholesterol" by medical experts, is being re-examined after a new study questioned the benefits of this cholesterol type across ... HDL or 'good' cholesterol might not make a difference to heart health, medical study suggests Medical News Today: Lowering LDL cholesterol beyond current goals cuts heart attack, stroke risk