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 ...

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.

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

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The basic lipid panel, relied upon for more than 85 percent of adult cholesterol testing each year, could be leaving millions at risk due to errors in estimation of ...

For patients undergoing coronary angiography for the assessment of atherosclerotic heart disease, it should be standard practice to include a lipid panel in precatheterization blood testing if a ...

What Is a Lipid Profile? Lipid profile, or sometimes referred to as lipid panel, is a blood test that's used as a screening tool for abnormalities in lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. It ...

New research shows that fasting before a cholesterol test may not be needed for most patients, though experts recommend avoiding sweets to get the most accurate results.

Blood draws for several kinds of diagnostic tests require you to fast for several hours. Eating or drinking anything besides water can skew the results, leading to you needing to be retested. You may ...

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