Most people opt for a medical test to assess their heart health based on measurable health markers. These lipids, as they are referred to in medical terms, primarily measure total cholesterol levels ...

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 ...

At least a quarter of Americans have high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their blood, a condition called ...

At least a quarter of Americans suffer from high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their bloodstream, a condition ...

A new study suggests that apoB, a blood test that measures harmful cholesterol particles, is better than standard LDL cholesterol testing for deciding who needs more intensive treatment. Researchers ...

The Cardiological Society of India (CSI) on Thursday unveiled the first-ever Indian guidelines for dyslipidemia management, a critical risk factor for cardiovascular and peripheral artery diseases.

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 ...