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 ...

The results of a recent retrospective analysis of electronic health record (EHR) data found that only 0.4% of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) were tested for lipoprotein(a ...

The ROAR trial tested the hypothesis that returning familial hypercholesterolemia-associated genetic results leads to ...

A lipid profiling blood test may predict the risk for type 2 diabetes and CVD years in advance, according to findings published in PLOS Biology. “The lipidomic risk, which is derived from only one ...

Do you think annual blood tests are enough These 5 blood tests that are often missed can point out the risks to your health ...

A scheme to provide free cholesterol tests is being expanded to 70 pharmacies in east London. The project, which run by St ...

When eating, the body converts extra calories, especially from carbs, sugar, fats, and alcohol, into triglycerides.

Cholesterol is one of those health terms we hear often but rarely think about until a test report surprises us. It is a waxy, ...

LDL cholesterol increases plaque in arteries, which tightens blood vessels and limits blood flow to organs. This is why it is ...

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 ...

The "Cholesterol Testing - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for Cholesterol Screening and ...