What foods should I avoid before a cholesterol test? Cardiologist reveals what to eat the night before, whether you need to fast and which foods impact results.

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 ...

New research shows that fasting before a cholesterol test may not be needed for most patients, though experts recommend ...

An "expert panel" assembled by the National Lipid Association (NLA) is recommending a dramatic expansion in the use of new biomarkers for the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease. The ...

Which home cholesterol tests are best? Heart health matters. Cholesterol plays a vital role in the body, but too much can cause blocked or narrowed arteries. Testing cholesterol levels is essential ...

A new combined test panel called Lipid Profile ALT (Cholestech Corp., Hayward, Calif.) has received an FDA waiver from Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards. The panel, designed ...

Metabolic tests can be helpful baselines to assess your risk of developing all sorts of conditions, including heart disease. One, in particular, is picking up steam in wellness circles lately as the ...

“High-sensitivity CRP has been shown to be an independent marker of risk in addition to and in some cases over and above all ...

The type of blood test a healthcare provider might order depends on what components in the blood are under scrutiny. Many people get blood tests regularly for a general update on the status of their ...