An expert discusses how the “lower for longer is better” principle drives current guideline updates, with the National Lipid ...

These cholesterol level charts will show you what's normal for every age and gender. Plus, a few tips for staying within a healthy range.

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New insights reveal standard cholesterol tests are insufficient for heart health. Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos highlights that many ...

The Framingham Heart Study identified lifestyle risk factors for heart disease, including smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. A recent study suggests testing for LDL, HScrp, and ...

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Panelists discuss how: LDL-C control remains a national crisis, with many patients not on therapy or failing to reach target ...

What Is a Lipid Profile? Lipid profile, or sometimes referred to as lipid panel, is a blood test that's used as a screening tool for abnormalities in lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. It ...

When it comes to cholesterol, numbers matter. Too much of this fatty, waxy substance in your blood can lead to artery clogs that put you at risk for heart disease, a heart attack, or a stroke. You ...

An international team led by a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientist has created a first-of-its-kind resource ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I recently achieved the near impossible task of becoming attached to a family doctor! After many years without getting tested, our first order of business was a complete ...