Healthy range (adult): More than 40mg/dl for men; more than 50mg/dl for women Healthy range (child): More than 45mg/dl Often referred to as good cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins are ...

However, not all cholesterol is good for your health, especially your heart. There are basically two types of cholesterol -- LDL and HDL, while HDL is known as the good cholesterol, LDL ...

“The problem arises when there’s an imbalance between good and bad cholesterol. This imbalance can lead to plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke ...

High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol, may play a vital role in conserving healthy brain matter in middle-aged adults, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report.