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What Is Good Cholesterol Level For Teenage Girls?
An analysis of previous studies has found that higher blood levels of good (HDL) cholesterol are linked to a lower risk of cancer. The researchers say that for a roughly 10-point increase in good cholesterol levels, a person reduces his or her overall risk of developing cancer by one third.
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Foods That Can Raise Your "Good" Cholesterol Level
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