High Density Lipoprotein
Clinical trial: Omacor+Lipitor in patients with high triglyceride levels
October 03, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
Dietary cholesterol: Does an egg a day bring the doctor today?
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...accumulation in arteries and subsequent heart disease. High density lipoproteins (HDL) are the... Read more »
Is Heart-Healthy Good for the Brain?
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health ExpertGloom and doom over the "tsunami" of baby boomers that is going to overwhelm everything from... Read more »
Tips on How to Raise Your HDL
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health ExpertFinally, you want more of something instead of less! HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol... Read more »
Making Sense of Cholesterol Ratios, Lipid Profiles and Your Heart Disease Risk Scores
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health ExpertIt's very possible your MD orders lab work and you have no idea what or why you're having blood... Read more »
Testing for Doughnut D1c (and other wishful-thinking assessments)
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert[Humor] We're all familiar with -- or should be familiar with -- the standard lab tests to... Read more »
Health Guide
VLDL Cholesterol Tests
...triglycerides, and other lipids to different parts of the body. There are three types of lipoproteins: high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), and very low density... Read more »HDL
High-density lipoprotein References Toth PP. Cardiology patient page. The "good cholesterol": high-density lipoprotein. Circulation. 2005 Feb... Read more »Cushing syndrome symptoms
Cushing syndrome - corticosteroid induced; Corticosteroid-induced Cushing syndrome; Latrogenic Cushing syndrome; Exogenous Cushing syndrome Symptoms Euphoria,... Read more »High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
Lipid disorders happen when you have too many fatty substances in your blood. These substances include cholesterol and triglycerides. Having a lipid disorder makes you more likely... Read more »HDL Test Risks
High-density lipoprotein What the risks are Risks associated with this test may include: Excessive bleeding Fainting or... Read more »Images
Learn about how doctors measure bone density.... Read more »
Related News
Veggie Heavy 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Improves Cholesterol
July 14, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the hottest diet trends of the past decade is back, but this time, meat is taking a backseat to vegetables. New research... Read summary »
Pistachios Can Fight Heart Disease
May 08, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A handful of pistachios a day may help you fight heart disease. A new study from Penn State reveals 1.5 to three ounces of the... Read summary »
Young Blacks More Likely to Die of Heart Disease
March 27, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Young blacks are much more likely to die of heart disease before the age of 50 than young whites, according to a new study in... Read summary »
Ask the Editor: What's so 'good' and 'bad' about cholesterol?
October 03, 2008Q: Hi, could you tell me the difference between good and bad cholesterol and how triglycerides fit into heart problems? Thanks. � Susan,... Read summary »
Red Yeast Rice Capsules Reduce Cholesterol
June 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Red yeast rice pills could be one of the keys in helping people lower their cholesterol levels. Researchers studied a group... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on CholesterolNetwork.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
