Ooops, now research says low bad cholesterol increases cancer risk

[HereSince1628]

Of course, the study is only suggestive, and more ($$$$) research is needed. And by the way don't quit taking your statins if you are on them...

But this could make dealing with the results of your blood work really difficult.
There may be Good Cholesterol, Good Bad Cholesterol levels and Bad Bad Cholesterol levels.

http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/news/20070723/very-low-ldl-may-mean-more-cancer-risk?ecd=wnl_chl_090307

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

1. No one could have forseen...

That the intricate workings of the biochemistry of the human body would be complicated.

[HereSince1628]

2. Believe me, everything in physiology is about the Goldylocks Principle.

Ever searching for what keeps things "just right."

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

3. Well, yeah.

Scientists are trying to figure out how to live longer and stay healthy longer.

More power, and funding, to them.

[BOSSHOG]

4. My Doctor has been kicking my ass for 30 years

because of my high cholesterol level. No doubt he'll find another reason now.

[RB TexLa]

5. Life is much easier and enjoyable once you let go of the fantasy of living forever

[BootinUp]

6. I would be completely unsurprised if

this is confirmed by further research.

I still like the theory about the body generating too much cholesterol due to bad diet practices in general. Based on studies of diabetics.

[catmandu57]

7. Well you know, somethings going to kill you

if it isn't some horrible disease or horrible accident, heart attack, stroke, etc... Whatever happened to passing peacfully in ones sleep?

[soothsayer]

8. gawd, I've known this since the 90's. high cholesterol = low cancer risk,

and vice versa. I thought it was common knowledge.