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'Good' cholesterol isn't that good for you after all

Jessica Orwig and Gene Kim
2017-08-01T14:24:47.000Z
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For years, it has been known in the medical field that 'bad' cholesterol can contribute to clogging of the arteries and 'good' cholesterol can help reduce that. However, new studies show otherwise.

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