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 ...

Americans should start guarding against heart disease earlier - and aim for lower cholesterol and blood pressure than ever ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the blood that may be a better ...

For years, heart health conversations have focused on familiar numbers: LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. These markers appear in almost every routine cholesterol report. Yet cardiologists say an important ...

A study has produced powerful evidence that a simple blood test can spot healthy people who are at increased risk for a heart attack or stroke – and that giving them a widely used drug offers potent ...

A routine blood test often brings relief. Numbers look fine, reports say “within range,” and life moves on. But health does not always follow neat columns on a lab sheet. Early metabolic trouble can ...

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is produced by the liver. It is found in all body cells and is crucial for ...