Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a protein that transports cholesterol in the blood. High levels of Lp(a) in the blood can increase the likelihood of plaques or blood clots forming in the arteries.

New research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a)—a parcel of fats and protein in the blood—do not cause type 2 diabetes. The findings may alleviate ...

This new perspective creates opportunities to innovatively address lipoprotein alterations and associated risks. The study was conducted as an observational cohort study at Sant Pau Hospital ...

For people who quit after drinking 1.5 drinks per day or less, their LDL rose 1.10 mg/dL, and their HDL fell by 1.25 mg/dL.

The core of the lipoprotein, containing cholesterol ester and TG, is nonpolar and hydrophobic, and the outer layer of the lipoprotein particle (containing free cholesterol, phospholipid ...

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that the innovative small interfering RNA (siRNA) ...

New research suggests that changes in alcohol consumption significantly impact cholesterol levels, raising questions about ...

The two major forms of cholesterol found in your body are low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL, sometimes known as “bad cholesterol,” is made by your body and ...

The RNA inhibitor reduces levels of oxidized phospholipids, which are presumed to promote atherosclerosis, by more than 93%.

2 Department of Movement Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands 3 Department of Endocrinology, University Hospital Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands Correspondence to: Dr ...