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‘Good’ cholesterol might actually be bad

Traditionally, we have been told by physicians not to worry about “good” cholesterol, which is scientifically known as high-density lipoprotein. New research, however, finds an alarming association between high levels of this cholesterol type and excessive mortality. A new study suggests that ‘good’ cholesterol, also known as high-density lipoprotein, may increase the risk of premature...