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, ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Blood tests are common procedures that healthcare providers use to diagnose certain health conditions and check the status of important measurements like your cholesterol levels or blood sugar. In ...