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 ...

Although fasting before a lipid test has long been recommended, a new study and accompanying commentaries make the case that nonfasting lipid levels are acceptable and may even be superior to fasting ...

A complete cholesterol test checks your blood to see if your cholesterol and triglycerides are at a healthy level. This will help your doctor estimate your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, making it crucial to keep track of your numbers regularly. (Image: Canva) As temperatures rise during the summer months, it’s ...

Has your doctor told you that you have "borderline" high cholesterol? That means your cholesterol level is above normal but not quite in the "high" range. You have borderline high cholesterol if your ...

Organized by nine laboratories on five continents, the study by some members of the Global Diagnostics Network, a Quest Diagnostics (DGX)-led strategic working group, is the largest to evaluate ...