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 ...

For decades, assessing cholesterol risk has been built around a simple idea: Lower “bad” cholesterol, lower your chance of a heart attack. The test at the center of that approach measures how much low ...

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

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that not only is apoB testing effective for guiding cholesterol treatment, but also cost-effective. Image credit: aire images/Getty Images A study suggests that ...