You’ve likely heard plenty about LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol. But there’s another heart-health marker worth knowing: ApoB. This lesser-known blood test can offer a more accurate picture ...

A routine blood test taken by millions in the U.S. each year to measure "bad" cholesterol is not the best measure to guide ...

A simple blood test called apoB may give a clearer picture of heart disease risk than cholesterol levels alone.

The test for LDL is used to predict your risk of developing heart disease. Of all the forms of cholesterol in the blood, the LDL cholesterol is considered the most important form in determining risk ...

To fast or not to fast? That is the question many people ask before a cholesterol test. Patients used to be routinely instructed not to eat for at least eight hours before the screening, and some ...

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 ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. You’ve likely heard plenty about LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol, but there’s another heart-health marker worth ...

A routine blood test taken by millions in the U.S. each year to measure “bad” cholesterol is not the best measure to guide treatment and prevent heart attacks and strokes, suggests a new Northwestern ...