Before taking a cholesterol test, adults are typically told to fast for up to 12 hours or else levels in the bloodstream may be skewed by the recent meal. A new study, however, finds fasting may not ...

New research shows that fasting before a cholesterol test may not be needed for most patients, though experts recommend avoiding sweets to get the most accurate results.

What foods should I avoid before a cholesterol test? Cardiologist reveals what to eat the night before, whether you need to fast and which foods impact results.

Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors who have lipid screening every five years to detect high cholesterol will live a half year longer than patients who don't have the screening and the intervention is ...

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.

Understanding your cholesterol test results in plain English Your doctor hands you a cholesterol report filled with ...

Do you know that you can check your cholesterol level at home? Cholesterol home test kits are available to use between appointments with your health care provider. WebMD explores the use of ...