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

Take glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) for example—the HbA1c test revolutionized the way we diagnose and manage diabetes because it ...

As with any disease, it’s pretty obvious that preventing heart disease is important. But why? What are the health ramifications of it? Well, they're pretty serious ones—including mortality—and affect ...

If you haven’t had a physical in a while, you might notice some changes at your next appointment, including what tests your ...

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 ...

Doctors should begin screening for heart disease and treating people for high cholesterol levels even younger than before, ...

New guidelines suggest earlier action could prevent heart disease long before symptoms appear.

The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high ...

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.

Early screening helps detect high bad cholesterol before it silently damages arteries over many years, makes way for ...

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and ...

And menopause marks an essential time for women to check in on their health. Read More: How to Lower Your Cholesterol ...