Researchers at The University of Queensland have developed a test that could change our understanding of cholesterol and its ...

Richmond-based Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc. is expanding its health screenings to include testing for lung cancer. HDL announced Tuesday that it has acquired substantially all the assets of a U.S ...

According to nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee, lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is another critical marker besides cholesterol and LDL levels.

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 ...

High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, cholesterol -- often referred to as the "good" cholesterol -- may not be as useful in predicting the risk of heart disease and protecting against it as previously ...

What Is a Lipid Profile? Lipid profile, or sometimes referred to as lipid panel, is a blood test that's used as a screening tool for abnormalities in lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. It ...

Your liver makes cholesterol, and it is also in the foods we eat. Your body needs some cholesterol to work properly. But having too much cholesterol in your blood raises your risk of heart disease.