Lipids: News and Research on Lipoproteins, HDL

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Hidden fat may predict Alzheimer's 20 years ahead of symptoms

Researchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the abnormal proteins in the brain that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia appear, according to a study being ...

Never had a lipid panel? Here's why it's important

On a top 10 list of things to do, getting your cholesterol level checked likely doesn't make the cut—but no matter your age, knowing your numbers can be a crucial factor in overall health.

'Bad' cholesterol levels jump by 20% post-Christmas

Levels of LDL cholesterol, the so-called "bad cholesterol" that blocks arteries, have been found to be 20% higher immediately after Christmas compared to the summer. A leading testing expert is warning this could lead to ...

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