Niacin has long been used as an effective lipid-altering therapy, particularly for raising HDL-C and lowering triglyceride levels. In addition, niacin modestly lowers LDL-C levels. LDL-C ...

When patients are found to have elevated non-HDL cholesterol, ApoB-100 or LDL particle concentrations, they are presumed to be at increased risk and are often prescribed more aggressive lipid ...

For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol) was solidly under 120 mg/dl. Over the past few years though, it has steadily increased to the 160s, despite a nutritious ...

Scientists have discovered a potential new treatment for familial hypercholesterolemia, inspired by signs seen in the Mona ...

While LDL can build up in arteries over time and ... Research has suggested that HDL particle size may play a role. To learn about how HDL particle size affects the brain, researchers tracked ...

The findings revealed that regular consumption of mixed nuts markedly enhances blood lipid profiles, leading to changes in specific lipoprotein subclasses that are associated with improved heart ...

According to the Cleveland Clinic, Lp(a) is much like the so-called bad cholesterol, LDL. However, the Lp(a) type of cholesterol is "80-90%" genetically determined. The way the Lp(a) particle is ...