Before taking a cholesterol test, adults are typically told to fast for up to 12 hours or else levels in the bloodstream may be skewed by the recent meal. A new study, however, finds fasting may not ...

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.

A lipid panel, often called a lipid profile, is a standard blood test used to determine your cholesterol levels. The test measures the amount of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), ...

New research shows that fasting before a cholesterol test may not be needed for most patients, though experts recommend avoiding sweets to get the most accurate results.

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 ...

A non-fasting test to measure low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol has many advantages for patients and physicians, but payers can also see some benefits, explained Eliot A. Brinton, MD, FAHA, ...

It may no longer be necessary for patients to fast before having their lipid levels tested, show study findings. "Fasting for routine lipid level determinations is largely unnecessary," report ...

Question: I recently had some blood work done. A couple of my cholesterol numbers seemed high. How should I correctly interpret this test? What are “normal” cholesterol levels? Answer: Your own health ...

High cholesterol can affect anyone, at any age. When it comes to protecting yourself against future health problems, knowledge is power. We tend to think of high cholesterol and its many negative ...

Your cholesterol may be measured at your doctor’s office, but some of us require more routine cholesterol monitoring at home. There are a number of reasons to invest in a home cholesterol test kit.

You call it high cholesterol. Your doctor calls it hyperlipidemia, or dyslipidemia. No matter what name you use, it's a common problem. The term covers several disorders that result in extra fats, ...