Cholesterol is one of those health terms we hear often but rarely think about until a test report surprises us. It is a waxy, fat-like substance present in our blood and is essential for making ...

In the UK, when we reach age 40, we are all encouraged to have our cholesterol levels measured every 5 years as part of our ...

While it is important to contact a doctor for regular checkups, some at-home preventive tests can help screen for certain conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and nutritional deficiencies. A ...

Some 71 million people in the U.S. have high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) — what’s commonly referred to as “bad cholesterol.” But up to 40% of them aren’t aware of their high ...

Cholesterol - the good, the bad and the combined - is essential for our overall health. It plays a key role in digesting fatty foods, making vitamin D and producing hormones amongst other things. But ...

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

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that not only is apoB testing effective for guiding cholesterol treatment, but also cost-effective. Image credit: aire images/Getty Images A study suggests that ...