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 ...

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.

Most people don't need to fast overnight before getting their blood drawn for a cholesterol test, according to a group of experts. Cholesterol test results obtained one to six hours after a meal were ...

Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors who have lipid screening every five years to detect high cholesterol will live a half year longer than patients who don't have the screening and the intervention is ...

If you're worried about your heart health -- and don't mind pricking yourself with a needle -- a home cholesterol testing kit might be a useful tool for you. "Home cholesterol testing provides a ...

High cholesterol can affect anyone, at any age. When it comes to protecting yourself against future health problems, knowledge is power. We tend to think of high cholesterol and its many negative ...

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

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.

Do you know that you can check your cholesterol level at home? Cholesterol home test kits are available to use between appointments with your health care provider. WebMD explores the use of ...

Healthy adults should have their cholesterol levels checked regularly with blood test called a lipid profile. Knowing these numbers can help you understand your risk of heart disease and stroke, ...