Doctors say Lp(a) and ApoB can sharpen prevention—insurance coverage still evolving.

Your doctor just mentioned ordering a comprehensive metabolic panel, and you’re wondering what that means and why you need it. Don’t worry — this isn’t some scary, complicated procedure. It’s actually ...

Monitoring your cholesterol levels is one thing you can do to keep your heart healthy and stave off your risk of heart ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO — The practice of drawing blood has changed very little over the decades. It looks about the same now as it did 50 years ...

Your annual physical rolls around, and you dutifully show up for the usual battery of tests — cholesterol, blood sugar, maybe a complete blood count. But here’s what most people don’t realize: there ...

Dear Doctors: I was surprised to learn that two of my friends (we’re mid-40s) take their blood pressure every day. They both say their doctors think it’s a good way to get ahead of potential problems.

The practice of drawing blood has changed very little over the decades. It looks about the same now as it did 50 years ago. That process, however, may be about to get a modern makeover. Several health ...