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 ...

If you're in midlife, your risk may be changing-even if your numbers aren't.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Metabolic tests can be helpful baselines to assess your risk of developing all sorts of conditions, including heart disease. One, ...

For years, cholesterol has been painted as the enemy. A single number on a blood test often decides whether someone feels relieved or alarmed. But the truth is more layered.As Dr Sagar Shah, ...

In your 50s, prevention is about identifying and actively managing risk factors before a heart attack occurs.

Many undesirable health conditions come with early warning signs. Take gaining weight, for instance. You know immediately that you've put on pounds because your clothes fit poorly -- or perhaps not at ...

Sometimes it may feel like almost every visit to the doctor includes a dreaded blood draw. Blood tests can reveal a lot about the state of your health. But whether you should get a specific test (and ...

Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells. Having too much cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. When you have high cholesterol, ...

In light of the increased use of antipsychotics in children and adolescents, how often should a lipid panel be checked? Is it common practice to obtain baseline labs prior to starting an antipsychotic ...

Staying on top of all the appointments it takes to stay healthy can be challenging. Annual checkups with your primary health provider, skin checks with a dermatologist, teeth cleanings with your ...

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 ...