The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high cholesterol, is part of new doctors' guidelines.

Cholesterol is one of those health terms we hear often but rarely think about until a test report surprises us. It is a waxy, fat-like substance present in our blood and is essential for making ...

If you haven’t had a physical in a while, you might notice some changes at your next appointment, including what tests your ...

New American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines recommend earlier and more personalised cholesterol testing, starting in childhood and continuing through adulthood.

The latest cholesterol guidelines include three new screening tests: coronary artery calcium, lipoprotein (a), and ...

If you haven't had a physical in a while, you may notice some changes at your next appointment--including what tests your ...

Regular cholesterol screenings are crucial for evaluating heart risks and preventing heart attacks and strokes. Here's the ...

According to Science News, new recommendations focus on early testing and treatment to lower cholesterol levels, which also ...

As with any disease, it’s pretty obvious that preventing heart disease is important. But why? What are the health ramifications of it? Well, they're pretty serious ones—including mortality—and affect ...

Your doctor hands you a cholesterol report filled with abbreviations and numbers. The test measures four key components that predict the risk of heart disease and stroke. Understanding what these ...

New guidelines aim to lower LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, even younger than before.