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

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 ...

February is National Heart Month and a good time to remember that heart disease is usually viewed as a disease that affects adults, but the causes of heart ...

Point-of-care (POC) testing can significantly increase routine lipid screening of preteen patients, according to findings from a study published in Pediatrics. At the beginning of the study, testing ...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) has issued expert guidance on lipid tests, which measure blood levels of fats and ...

NHS GP and BBC Morning Live's resident doctor, Dr Punam, has issued a warning to anyone aged 40 and over regarding an ...

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

The Lipid Testing Market focuses on diagnostics and healthcare, addressing the need for accurate lipid profile assessments. Opportunities involve providing advanced lipid testing solutions that assist ...

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 ...