Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: a gene-editing treatment that might offer a one-time fix ...

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 yearly physicals ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Medicare covers cholesterol testing as part of the cardiovascular screening blood tests. It also includes tests for lipid and triglyceride levels, which are covered once every 5 years. However, if you ...

Hone Health reports that chronic inflammation is a key factor in heart disease risk often overlooked in standard health ...

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 ...

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 ...

A large study finds that people exposed to louder nighttime traffic noise show higher cholesterol and blood fat levels.