Study suggests gene may turn 'good' cholesterol into 'bad'


Study suggests gene may turn 'good' cholesterol into 'bad' HDL normally picks up and removes other cholesterol from the blood, which is why it is regarded as "good". Genetics were compared with those who had particularly low HDL levels. Overall, the researchers found that those with very high HDL levels had a ... Read more on NHS Choices Improved lifestyle led to decreased cholesterol and less cardiac death Umea ... Researchers at UmeĆ„ University and Sunderby Hospital in LuleĆ„, both in northern Sweden, have found a general decrease in cholesterol levels, which was more pronounced in older people, women without university education and in people with high risk of ... Read more on EurekAlert (press release)

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