The ability of niacin to influence LDL-P is under active investigation and it appears that the beneficial effects of niacin extend beyond the traditional evaluation of the 'lipid profile.' Taken ...

Cardiologists say two new blood markers could transform how Indians detect heart risk early – long before a heart attack or ...

Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Key Takeaways The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released ...

For years, cholesterol has been painted as the enemy. A single number on a blood test often decides whether someone feels relieved or alarmed. But the truth is more layered.As Dr Sagar Shah, ...

The 2026 U.S. cholesterol guidelines urge starting screening and treatment at 30 to prevent cardiovascular disease ...

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 ...

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LipoScience, Inc., a highly innovative diagnostic company that is advancing patient care by developing high value proprietary blood tests using nuclear magnetic ...

The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Norfolk study is part of the largest prospective evaluation of diet and health ever undertaken. The entire EPIC study involves ...

This is the last in a series of three columns related to heart month — February. Reminder: Compass Peak Imaging in Glenwood is doing a special on carotid IMT this month, a test that assesses the ...

This column is the first in a series about risk factors for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), the cause of several health problems, including heart attacks — the number one cause of death ...