Scientists are sounding the alarm over the so-called' good cholesterol', after findings suggest that it may not be entirely beneficial.... " These findings challenge existing paradigms about' good' and' bad' cholesterol in relation to eye health," the experts behind the British Journal of Ophthalmology study said." HDL cholesterol has been regarded as the' good cholesterol' for seven decades.... However, these correlations were only significant in those aged over 55, with no notable link found

Two million people will be advised to boost their statin dose in order to slash their cholesterol levels under new NHS targets. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence( Nice) said the guidance could mean 145, 000 fewer heart attacks, strokes and other cardiac incidents in the next decade. For the first time, Nice has set specific cholesterol targets for those who have already suffered a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke. GPs will be told to offer higher doses to