If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least, that’s how ...

A study finds that a blood test that evaluates levels of three compounds — lipoprotein(a), C-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation), and “bad” LDL cholesterol — can accurately reveal heart ...

For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in the blood has been the best way to identify individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease. In a new study, led by Chalmers University of ...

The issue of cholesterol is a lot more complicated than most people think – there are as many as eight different blood tests ...

Symptoms of high cholesterol in your feet can include pain, ulcers, and gangrene. The BHF warns that this condition, known as critical limb ischaemia, requires immediate treatment to potentially save ...

The Boston Heart Cholesterol Balance test measures production and absorption markers in blood samples. This can help determine treatment for lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. By ...

If you want to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, the first step is knowing your numbers and what they actually mean—but at ...

Preventive healthcare saves lives. Early detection of silent issues (high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, etc.) helps reduce ...

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who wants to ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Since researchers first established the link between diet, ...

Textbook cholesterol numbers don't guarantee a healthy heart. Experts reveal hidden risks like ApoB, Lp(a), and insulin resistance, often missed by standard tests. These factors, alongside ...