March 7, 2005 (Orlando) — Results from a small study of a new, commercially available test for skin cholesterol levels indicate that the test is a useful tool for identifying patients at risk of early ...

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 — For heart health, you’re supposed to know your numbers: Total cholesterol, the bad LDL kind and the good HDL kind. But your next checkup might add a new number to the mix. More doctors ...

Before taking a cholesterol test, adults are typically told to fast for up to 12 hours or else levels in the bloodstream may be skewed by the recent meal. A new study, however, finds fasting may not ...

Your cholesterol may be measured at your doctor’s office, but some of us require more routine cholesterol monitoring at home. There are a number of reasons to invest in a home cholesterol test kit.

Skipping breakfast to take a medical test is nobody's idea of fun. And it's one reason why many people never get around to having a cholesterol test. So it's good news that some doctors are now saying ...