Good cholesterol

Junk Food A leading Cause Of Heart Diseases: Expert Suggests Food To Avoid

According to experts, increased consumption of foods containing high trans fat acids is one of the reasons for an increasing incidence of heart disease, particularly in the young. It's essential to avoid junk food.

Aug 23, 2023, 13:22 PM IST

'Good cholesterol' may protect liver: Study

The study, published in the journal Science, showed that HDL3 from the intestine protects the liver from inflammation in mice and in human blood samples.

Jul 25, 2021, 13:30 PM IST

Good cholesterol may increase the risk of gastro, pneumonia: Study

A new study has revealed that variations in the good cholesterol levels may up the risk of developing infectious diseases such as gastroenteritis or pneumonia.

Apr 12, 2018, 16:46 PM IST

Too much of good cholesterol bad for your health: Study

Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body.

Aug 24, 2017, 23:17 PM IST

A handful of almonds a day keeps the doctors away – Here's what a study has said!

Almonds work by gathering cholesterol from tissues, like the arteries, and helping transport it out of the body.

Aug 12, 2017, 19:28 PM IST

Exposure to higher levels of air pollution may up cardiovascular disease risk

A new study has revealed that exposure to higher levels of air pollution may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by lowering levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), commonly known as "good" cholesterol.

Apr 14, 2017, 16:42 PM IST

Low levels of good cholesterol means bad news for your heart health! – Read

The findings showed that for young individuals, under the age of 50, having abnormally low good cholesterol may increase the risk of heart attack than those with elevated bad cholesterol.

Mar 09, 2017, 23:00 PM IST

Why good cholesterol may fail to protect against heart disease

Although well associated with lowering cardiovascular disease risk high-density lipoprotein (HDL) -- known as good cholesterol -- may not always be able to protect against heart disease.
 

Nov 18, 2016, 20:37 PM IST

Five foods that can help lower bad cholesterol! (Watch slideshow)

Five foods that can help lower bad cholesterol! (Watch slideshow)

Aug 08, 2016, 12:40 PM IST

Find out how many eggs can you eat per week!

Eggs contain a large amount of proteins and other essential nutrients.

May 11, 2016, 12:39 PM IST

Menopause may turn good cholesterol into bad

 What has previously been known as good cholesterol - high density lipoprotein (HDL) - may actually contribute to heart diseases in women while they are transitioning through menopause, new research has found.

Oct 10, 2015, 12:43 PM IST