A routine blood test taken by millions in the U.S. each year to measure "bad" cholesterol is not the best measure to guide ...

A Dallas cardiologist explains why and how doctors should now begin checking for signs of heart disease when patients are in ...

The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high ...

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 ...

Monitoring your cholesterol levels is one thing you can do to keep your heart healthy and stave off your risk of heart ...

High cholesterol itself typically doesn't have noticeable symptoms. A blood test is the only way to find out if you have it.

Your doctor hands you a cholesterol report filled with abbreviations and numbers. The test measures four key components that predict the risk of heart disease and stroke. Understanding what these ...

If you haven't had a physical in a while, you may notice some changes at your next appointment--including what tests your ...