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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

A lipid profiling blood test may predict the risk for type 2 diabetes and CVD years in advance, according to findings published in PLOS Biology. “The lipidomic risk, which is derived from only one ...

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 ...

Maintaining good heart health is extremely important for everyone, but it is particularly crucial for those with a predisposition to cardiovascular disease. It is often an option to get a health ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...