Very high levels are even more dangerous than better-known risks for heart-attack and stroke. “In individuals who don’t have ...

The American Heart Association is now recommending a new additional test for cholesterol -- which can be a key indicator for ...

Medicare covers cholesterol testing as part of the cardiovascular screening blood tests. It also includes tests for lipid and triglyceride levels, which are covered once every 5 years. However, if you ...

There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use ...

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 ...

These health tests can help you and your doctor make treatment and lifestyle decisions for a better, longer retirement.

A new type of blood test using lipids could make it easier to identify children at risk of complications around obesity including type two diabetes, liver and heart disease, say scientists. A new type ...

Heart disease is usually viewed as a disease that affects adults, but the causes of heart attacks, including high cholesterol, can be spotted in childhood. That’s why Intermountain Children’s Health ...

Point-of-care (POC) testing can significantly increase routine lipid screening of preteen patients, according to findings from a study published in Pediatrics. At the beginning of the study, testing ...