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

It’s a familiar ritual, the regular cholesterol test. You wake up and skip breakfast – not even coffee – and sit blearily in the exam room, looking at the ceiling as the phlebotomist slides a needle ...

New guidelines for managing cholesterol call for a more aggressive preventive approach, which could translate into more Americans being treated with medicines and a stronger focus on lifestyle. There ...

Genetic test update: AHA guidelines now advise one-time testing of lipoproteins to detect inherited cholesterol imbalances linked to heart disease. Hidden fat risk: Mayo Clinic found that high ...

Hyperlipidemia includes several conditions characterized by elevated blood lipid levels, which can increase the risk of heart disease. Doctors diagnose hyperlipidemia through physical exams, family ...

Much of the discussion on cholesterol focuses on its negative effects. However, cholesterol helps with various bodily functions, including cell building and repair, bile production, and hormone ...

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a way to identify pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia, a serious disorder characterized by high blood pressure and kidney ...