The latest cholesterol guidelines include three new screening tests: coronary artery calcium, lipoprotein (a), and apolipoprotein B.

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 ...

Cardiologists say two new blood markers could transform how Indians detect heart risk early – long before a heart attack or ...

New guidelines for managing cholesterol call for a more aggressive preventive approach, which could translate into more Americans being treated with medicines and a stronger focus on lifestyle.

Here are five tests worth asking your doctor about at your next visit. The complete blood count, or CBC, measures red blood ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the blood that may be a better ...

Chronic GI symptoms may signal higher triglycerides, lower HDL cholesterol and elevated blood sugar. Routine blood tests can reveal metabolic risks linked to persistent stomach issues. A distressed ...

You’ve likely heard plenty about LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol, but there’s another heart-health marker worth knowing: ApoB. This lesser-known blood test can offer a more accurate picture ...

How to increase HDL cholesterol naturally with diet, exercise and lifestyle tips. Read practical advice to improve heart ...