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 ...

Millions of Americans get their LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, tested. But another test may do a better job of finding who needs ...

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in every cell of the body. It plays a crucial role in producing ...

November 13, 2011 (Orlando, Florida) — An expert panel is recommending that all children, regardless of family history, undergo universal screening for elevated cholesterol levels [1]. The panel ...

A new study suggests that apoB, a blood test that measures harmful cholesterol particles, is better than standard LDL ...

If your last lipid panel results came back higher than you'd like, you're probably wondering how to reduce your cholesterol ...

The innovative program from the Family Heart Foundation includes being able to order a free test kit for an at-home blood lipid panel and track your results online, as well as the ability to discuss ...

Apolipoprotein B, or Apo B, is a protein that carries cholesterol in our blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver, and some foods — like fried food and processed meat — can ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The NLA and ASPC released a joint perspective on the importance of LDL measurement and control as a CMS quality ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

Dr Vinayak Agrawal explains why looking at multiple lipids is necessary to determine the heart health of lean Indians. Here ...