New Study Suggests 'Good' Cholesterol May Not Protect Against Heart Disease
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New Study Suggests , 'Good' Cholesterol May Not, Protect Against Heart Disease.
NBC reports that a new study suggests that high levels
of HDL, otherwise known as 'good cholesterol,'
may not lower the risk of heart attacks. .
Researchers looked at data from almost
24,000 adults in the U.S. trying to understand
how cholesterol levels impact future risks.
Experts say that the findings are part of a growing
body of evidence showing that high HDL levels
do not offer protection from heart disease. .
Experts say that the findings are part of a growing
body of evidence showing that high HDL levels
do not offer protection from heart disease. .
It’s still cholesterol at the end of the day.
More and more studies are coming out
showing that HDL levels above 80
are detrimental with regards
to cardiovascular outcomes, Nathalie Pamir, Study senior author and associate professor of cardiovascular medicine in the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, via NBC.
It’s still cholesterol at the end of the day.
More and more studies are coming out
showing that HDL levels above 80
are detrimental with regards
to cardiovascular outcomes, Nathalie Pamir, Study senior author and associate professor of cardiovascular medicine in the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, via NBC.
According to the researchers, the algorithms
used to calculate a person's risk of coronary
heart disease need to be adjusted.
NBC reports that cardiology specialist
Dr. Robert Rosenson says that high levels
of HDL usually signifies a healthy lifestyle.
People with higher HDL levels are less
likely to be overweight, more likely to
be active, less likely to be smokers and
less likely to have prediabetes, Dr. Robert Rosenson, Cardiology specialist, via NBC.
Currently, the American Heart Association recommends
the total cholesterol level for an adult to be about
150 mg/dL, with LDL levels at or below 100 mg/dL.
Currently, the American Heart Association recommends
the total cholesterol level for an adult to be about
150 mg/dL, with LDL levels at or below 100 mg/dL.
The team's findings were published November 21 in
the Journal of the American College of Cardiology
NBC reports that a new study suggests that high levels
of HDL, otherwise known as 'good cholesterol,'
may not lower the risk of heart attacks. .
Researchers looked at data from almost
24,000 adults in the U.S. trying to understand
how cholesterol levels impact future risks.
Experts say that the findings are part of a growing
body of evidence showing that high HDL levels
do not offer protection from heart disease. .
Experts say that the findings are part of a growing
body of evidence showing that high HDL levels
do not offer protection from heart disease. .
It’s still cholesterol at the end of the day.
More and more studies are coming out
showing that HDL levels above 80
are detrimental with regards
to cardiovascular outcomes, Nathalie Pamir, Study senior author and associate professor of cardiovascular medicine in the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, via NBC.
It’s still cholesterol at the end of the day.
More and more studies are coming out
showing that HDL levels above 80
are detrimental with regards
to cardiovascular outcomes, Nathalie Pamir, Study senior author and associate professor of cardiovascular medicine in the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, via NBC.
According to the researchers, the algorithms
used to calculate a person's risk of coronary
heart disease need to be adjusted.
NBC reports that cardiology specialist
Dr. Robert Rosenson says that high levels
of HDL usually signifies a healthy lifestyle.
People with higher HDL levels are less
likely to be overweight, more likely to
be active, less likely to be smokers and
less likely to have prediabetes, Dr. Robert Rosenson, Cardiology specialist, via NBC.
Currently, the American Heart Association recommends
the total cholesterol level for an adult to be about
150 mg/dL, with LDL levels at or below 100 mg/dL.
Currently, the American Heart Association recommends
the total cholesterol level for an adult to be about
150 mg/dL, with LDL levels at or below 100 mg/dL.
The team's findings were published November 21 in
the Journal of the American College of Cardiology