Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is the most common type of cholesterol found in your blood. Each LDL particle is made up of a lipoprotein coat and a cholesterol center. Although it’s often ...
Total cholesterol levels of 125-200 mg/dL are optimal for heart health. Genetics, diet, activity levels, smoking, and excessive drinking can affect your cholesterol levels. Regular exercise and a ...
Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C), often labeled as “bad cholesterol,” is increasingly being recognized not just as a marker, but as the primary causal factor in the development of ...
Half of all myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) happen to those whose cholesterol level is considered "normal." This alone provides extremely good reasons for the elimination of reliance on ...
A new study has drawn attention to inaccurate measurement of LDL-cholesterol levels in some patients with current assays, which could lead to incorrect therapeutic approaches. The patient groups most ...