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Study Challenges ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Label for LDL

LDL may not be as harmful as previously thought, prompting researchers to reconsider the one-size-fits-all approach to cholesterol management.
Study Challenges ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Label for LDL
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Sheramy Tsai
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For decades, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol has been commonly referred to as “bad cholesterol” because of its association with increased risks of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), such as heart attacks and strokes.

However, a new study involving more than 4 million people across China challenges this belief, suggesting LDL may not be as harmful as previously thought—at least, not for everyone.
Sheramy Tsai
Sheramy Tsai
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Sheramy Tsai, BSN, RN, is a seasoned nurse with a decade-long writing career. An alum of Middlebury College and Johns Hopkins, Tsai combines her writing and nursing expertise to deliver impactful content. Living in Vermont, she balances her professional life with sustainable living and raising three children.
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