There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use ...

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 ...

Precise quantification and annotation of individual lipids is critical for understanding the complicated lipid function in biological systems. But achieving both concurrently is challenging.

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...

The 2026 ACC/AHA multisociety cholesterol guidelines now recommend all adults receive a one-time lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] test to better assess lifetime heart disease risk. Experts say the inherited ...

Routine blood tests cannot fully guarantee heart safety as hidden arterial plaques may rupture causing heart attacks.