If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least, that’s how ...

At-home testing kits promise a fast and easy way to check your cholesterol, but our own tests found not all give readings you can rely on. Find out which we cholesterol testing kits we tested and how ...

A blood test measuring inflammation is now being used by cardiologists to predict heart problems, alongside traditional cholesterol tests.

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

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the blood that may be a better ...

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 ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Blood tests are one of the most widely used and helpful tools in modern medicine. Whether ordered in a clinic or done through an at-home kit, they ...