New research suggests that everyone should have their lipoprotein(a) levels tested—but what is that?
This underutilized information is key to heart disease prevention.
A complete cholesterol test checks your blood to see if your cholesterol and triglycerides are at a healthy level. This will help your doctor estimate your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
New guidelines for managing cholesterol call for a more aggressive preventive approach, which could translate into more Americans being treated with medicines and a stronger focus on lifestyle.
Taking care of our heart health is incredibly important. This involves regular exercise, maintaining a healthy diet and managing stress to ensure our heart's well-being. Additionally, it is crucial to ...
High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, making it crucial to keep track of your numbers regularly. (Image: Canva) As temperatures rise during the summer months, it’s ...
Organized by nine laboratories on five continents, the study by some members of the Global Diagnostics Network, a Quest Diagnostics (DGX)-led strategic working group, is the largest to evaluate ...
Has your doctor told you that you have "borderline" high cholesterol? That means your cholesterol level is above normal but not quite in the "high" range. You have borderline high cholesterol if your ...