The Lp(a) test measures an inherited cholesterol particle linked to heart attack and stroke. Learn why cardiologists ...

Cholesterol is a form of fat we need. It helps make the outer membranes of our bodies' cells stable. But for decades, doctors have known that people with high total cholesterol levels are more likely ...

Lp(a) is an inherited heart risk that standard cholesterol testing doesn’t measure. Here’s what to know about the $24 blood ...

If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you'll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least, that's how ...

ApoB testing is more accurate than LDL-C at identifying cardiovascular risk because it counts all harmful particles in the blood. Using apoB to guide treatment is cost-effective, preventing more heart ...

A routine blood test taken by millions in the U.S. each year to measure "bad" cholesterol is not the best measure to guide treatment and prevent heart attacks and strokes, suggests a new Northwestern ...

Most people who get their cholesterol checked walk away with numbers for LDL, HDL, and triglycerides, and assume they have a ...

Millions of people get their cholesterol levels tested every year to track their heart health. Most of these tests measure low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which is also known as the "bad ...

Scientists at the Ural Federal University (UrFU) have developed a new sensor device for determining cholesterol levels in blood. The system does not use protein compounds such as enzymes. Chemists ...

Other than convenience and compliance, is there any benefit to nonfasting cholesterol testing? As I understand it, triglyceride values are very sensitive to fasting, but total cholesterol remains ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Genetic testing can tell patients if they have an inherited form of high cholesterol and prompt them to have treatment that could ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 (UPI) --Genetic testing can inform patients if they have an inherited form of high cholesterol and prompt them to have treatment that could help prevent a heart attack, stroke and ...