Understanding your cholesterol test results in plain English Your doctor hands you a cholesterol report filled with ...

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 ...

The blood tests are aimed at spotting cardiovascular conditions before they become more serious.

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 ...

An increasing number of studies have found a significant link between higher cholesterol levels in midlife and Alzheimer's disease and dementia in later life. Swap fatty foods for healthier options ...

High cholesterol can affect anyone, at any age. When it comes to protecting yourself against future health problems, knowledge is power. We tend to think of high cholesterol and its many negative ...

Cholesterol is one of those health terms we hear often but rarely think about until a test report surprises us. It is a waxy, fat-like substance present in our blood and is essential for making ...

With one-third of U.S. children and teens overweight, high cholesterol is no longer a grown-up problem. Half of children with high cholesterol will also have it as adults, raising their risk of heart ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A finger-prick blood test is used to assess cholesterol levels [BBC] A scheme to provide free cholesterol tests is being expanded ...

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 ...