A recent study published in the Journal of the Association of Physicians of India in April 2026 reveals that elevated free ...

Both low and high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) are associated with an increased risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This study also identified a potential novel ...

Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol were associated with an increased long-term risk for new-onset fractures in men, but not in women. "When advocating for cardiovascular ...

Cholesterol is often discussed as good versus bad. Most people only know the basics- Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is bad, and High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is good. However, ...

Fluctuating LDL and total cholesterol levels in older adults may indicate increased dementia and cognitive decline risk. Higher cholesterol variability correlates with a greater incidence of dementia ...

Plus, how often you should get your levels checked.

Klein is a contributor for TIME. Klein is a contributor for TIME. Most of the time, you want your cholesterol to be low—ideally less than 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). But as you likely know ...