For decades, doctors have advocated raising high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol for reducing heart disease risk. Since a low level of HDL is correlated with an increased risk for heart attack and stroke, achieving a high level has long been considered a goal. But that guidance could be cha...
New Thinking on HDL Cholesterol
Could very high levels of "good" cholesterol be detrimental to heart health?
April 9, 2026
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