A new study suggests that apoB, a blood test that measures harmful cholesterol particles, is better than standard LDL ...

Millions of Americans get their LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, tested. But another test may do a better job of finding who needs ...

If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least, that’s how ...

For decades, doctors have used blood cholesterol levels to check for early signs of heart disease. This method has saved lives by catching risk early, but it may not tell the whole story. New research ...

While the LDL cholesterol test typically measures the amount of LDL cholesterol in the blood, the ApoB test measures the ...

A blood test measuring apolipoprotein B (ApoB) may provide a more accurate assessment of cardiovascular disease risk than the ...

A regular cholesterol test is useful, but it doesn't always capture the complete picture of heart disease risk.

For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in the blood has been the best way to identify individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease. In a new study, led by Chalmers University of ...

Regular screenings can help with early detection of disease and timely intervention. Dr London shares four blood tests for ...

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 ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...