Most people notice their overall cholesterol number in their blood report and draw conclusions based on the value in front of ...

Cholesterol is an important part of your body's normal functioning, but having too much of the wrong type can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. High cholesterol usually does not cause any ...

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

A recent study has found that a blood test, called the apolipoprotein B (apoB) test, may be better at identifying people who ...

The NHS has shared guidance on how you may be able to lower your cholesterol levels through lifestyle changes ...

These tests are not recommended for everyone, nor should they replace routine health screening. Instead, they can be useful ...

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

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...

A new cholesterol breakthrough could help fight stubborn LDL. Researchers reveal how a protein switch might unlock a new ...

In our efforts to keep our brains healthy, how do we know what is working? Helen Thomson explores a new generation of tests ...

A simple blood test for lipoprotein(a), or LP(a), could help identify a major hidden risk for heart attacks and strokes, but ...

A major new study, published today in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology has shown that cortisol levels in patients with ...