What a ‘good’ cholesterol test can still miss about your health: Doctor explains

A cholesterol report marked “normal” brings relief to anyone waiting for it. Many people read it as a clean bill of heart ...

This test may predict heart disease better than 'bad' cholesterol. Why aren't more getting it?

“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 ...

New Blood Test May Predict Heart Disease Better Than LDL Cholesterol; Why Are More People Not Getting It?

A new review suggests apolipoprotein B (ApoB) may predict heart disease risk more accurately than LDL cholesterol by measuring harmful plaque-forming particles directly. Experts say ApoB can reveal ...

This Heart Health Test Spots Risks Better Than Cholesterol

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. Heart-healthy options ...
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Is It Possible To Manage High Cholesterol Without Medication? Here’s All You Need To Know

Tips To Manage High Cholesterol: Blood cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is made by the liver to perform important functions like making hormones, vitamins and digesting fatty foods. Whereas ...
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Are statins the best choice for me?

Are statins the best choice for me? - Discussing your personal circumstances with a GP is essential when considering statins.

She thought she was too young, healthy for high cholesterol. She was wrong.

She struggled with high cholesterol in her 20s despite working out and eating right. It wasn't until her 30s she found out why.

Eating oatmeal for two days has unexpected impact on heart health, study suggests

A German study found that eating oats for just two days can lower "bad" cholesterol by 10% and reduces diabetes risk in people with metabolic syndrome.