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Cholesterol
August 21, 2014

Major grant spurs deeper look into ‘good cholesterol’

In some cases, HDL, the “good cholesterol,” may not function properly and may actually accelerate atherosclerosis.

By Bill Snyder
Open glass bottle spilling translucent golden softgel capsules onto a white surface.
February 6, 2014

Antioxidants promising for rare disorder

The antioxidant vitamin E prevented the buildup of toxic products in a model of a rare genetic disorder, suggesting new strategies for therapeutic development.

By Bill Snyder
A male lecturer in a suit speaks at a podium while a projected slide behind him reads “Two Sources of Cellular Cholesterol” and shows a biochemical pathway diagram.
May 2, 2013

Nobel laureate describes decades-long pursuit of cholesterol regulation

By Leigh MacMillan
Three blue alphabet blocks spelling “HDL” stand upright behind a pile of yellow capsules.
January 21, 2013

HDL cholesterol impaired in kidney disease

HDL cholesterol is impaired in patients with chronic kidney disease – and may increase their cardiovascular disease risk.

By Leigh MacMillan
Open supplement bottle spilling translucent capsules and golden softgels, with a blue DNA double helix graphic in the background.
December 12, 2012

Genes, nutrients interact to shape traits

A new study identifies interactions between genes and nutrients that may participate in determining levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.

By Leigh MacMillan
Bright red heart surrounded by a yellow measuring tape marked with numbers.
July 12, 2012

Gene’s impact on ‘good’ cholesterol could affect heart disease risk

A genetic variant may help keep an individual’s “good” cholesterol in check.

By Vanderbilt Health News