If you're in midlife, your risk may be changing-even if your numbers aren't.

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 ...

Apolipoprotein B, or Apo B, is a protein that carries cholesterol in our blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver, and some foods — like fried food and processed meat — can ...

Metabolic tests can be helpful baselines to assess your risk of developing all sorts of conditions, including heart disease. One, in particular, is picking up steam in wellness circles lately as the ...

Men in their thirties and forties often overlook key clues that could help them slow the progression of cardiovascular disease.

Hone Health reports that ApoB is a key heart health marker, better than cholesterol, indicating risks of disease. Lowering it involves dietary changes, exercise, and medication.

What Is a Lipid Profile? Lipid profile, or sometimes referred to as lipid panel, is a blood test that's used as a screening tool for abnormalities in lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. It ...

A cardiologist says total cholesterol doesn’t reveal true heart disease risk—and points to six lipid markers that offer a clearer, more accurate picture of cardiovascular health.

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their ...