Two new studies provide more evidence tilting the balance in favor of triglycerides, rather than HDL, playing a causative role in cardiovascular disease. But it is still too early to know whether the findings of any of the studies will point to useful new methods to prevent and treat disease.

Source: CardioBrief: Studies Spotlight Triglycerides, Put HDL in the Shade | Medpage Today

There are links to other studies at the end of this Medpage article.

Take Home – Do not ignore triglycerides.