WebMD explains the tests used to diagnose high cholesterol, including a total cholesterol test, lipoprotein analysis, lipid panel, and LDL test.

Staying on top of your health involves more than just feeling good – it's about knowing what's happening beneath the surface.

It's important to get regular blood tests to make sure that you are healthy. Learn about the top blood tests and when you should have them done.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A study found that typical cholesterol tests measuring HDL and LDL levels might be missing an important indicator of heart disease risk in certain people. Measuring ...

High levels of the liver enzyme ALT indicates liver damage. Taking steps to lower ALT levels through diet, exercise, and other methods can help the liver recover.

Cholesterol levels are checked using lipid profile tests. Learn how to read your cholesterol level numbers, including LDL, HDL, and triglycerides.

A new study shows that giving clinicians access to point-of-care testing for lipid levels increased rates of screening during well visits.

While 86 million adults in the United States have high cholesterol levels, one third of Americans say they haven’t had their numbers checked in the last five years. Getting your cholesterol ...

Two blood tests you probably haven’t heard of might predict your risk of heart disease better than standard tests do. The first measures a protein called apolipoprotein B, or apoB for short ...

New study confirms that bempedoic acid, approved in 2020, lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces the risk for heart attack, stroke and death.