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.

Understanding your cholesterol test results in plain English Your doctor hands you a cholesterol report filled with ...

New research shows that fasting before a cholesterol test may not be needed for most patients, though experts recommend ...

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 ...

The blood tests are aimed at spotting cardiovascular conditions before they become more serious.

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 (UPI) --Genetic testing can inform patients if they have an inherited form of high cholesterol and prompt them to have treatment that could help prevent a heart attack, stroke and ...

CHICAGO - Every child should be tested for high cholesterol between ages 9 and 11 so steps can be taken to prevent heart disease later on, a panel of doctors urged Friday in new advice that is sure to ...

Cholesterol - the good, the bad and the combined - is essential for our overall health. It plays a key role in digesting fatty foods, making vitamin D and producing hormones amongst other things. But ...

Scientists at the Ural Federal University (UrFU) have developed a new sensor device for determining cholesterol levels in the blood. The system does not use protein compounds, namely enzymes. Chemists ...

You could be missing out on some crucial information about your cardiovascular health that only this specific test can give ...

A scheme to provide free cholesterol tests is being expanded to 70 pharmacies in east London. The project, being funded by the Cabinet Office and run with St Bartholomew's Hospital, builds on a trial ...