What you eat, drink or do before a lipid test can quietly skew cholesterol results. An Apollo doctor explains how dinner, ...

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 ...

Start your day with these heart-healthy breakfast options to help improve your cholesterol, according to dietitians.

The innovative program from the Family Heart Foundation includes being able to order a free test kit for an at-home blood lipid panel and track your results online, as well as the ability to discuss ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

Staying on top of your health isn’t just about hitting the gym, eating well, or getting the necessary vaccines. It also means ...

November 13, 2011 (Orlando, Florida) — An expert panel is recommending that all children, regardless of family history, undergo universal screening for elevated cholesterol levels [1]. The panel ...

Because the risk of many conditions increases with age, doctors generally recommend more frequent lab testing as you get ...

Blood draws for several kinds of diagnostic tests require you to fast for several hours. Eating or drinking anything besides water can skew the results, leading to you needing to be retested. You may ...