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 ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their ...

Hone Health reports that ApoB is a key heart health marker, better than cholesterol, indicating risks of disease. Lowering it ...

Metabolic tests can be helpful baselines to assess your risk of developing all sorts of conditions, including heart disease. One, in particular, is picking up steam in wellness circles lately as the ...

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 ...

For women, cholesterol levels spike at key hormonal moments from puberty to menopause. Here’s how to manage these peaks.

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 ...

"One reason managing blood sugars can lower your cholesterol is through improved insulin sensitivity, which directly ...

By focusing on fiber, movement and realistic goals, I watched my patient transform his cholesterol—and his confidence.

The health number that matters more than cholesterol for stroke risk is Apolipoprotein B (ApoB), which is a blood marker that ...