Take glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) for example—the HbA1c test revolutionized the way we diagnose and manage diabetes because it ...

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) has long been considered “good cholesterol,” with higher levels associated with ...

The latest cholesterol guidelines include three new screening tests: coronary artery calcium, lipoprotein (a), and ...

New guidelines for managing cholesterol call for a more aggressive preventive approach, which could translate into more Americans being treated with medicines and a stronger focus on lifestyle.

The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high ...

Thirty-year outcomes among participants in the Women's Health Study showed a stepwise increase in major cardiovascular events associated with increasing lipoprotein(a) levels starting around 30-60 ...

Lp(a)] is an independent, genetically determined risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), with levels ...

Anjali advises that specific nutrients could aid in the progressive reduction of Lp(a) levels When people think about cholesterol and heart health, they usually focus on total cholesterol and LDL ...

Lipoprotein(a) has been studied as a risk factor for coronary heart disease, but whether a causal relationship exists has been unclear. A study by Kamstrup and colleagues examining genetically ...

In a recent study published in the journal Current Medical Research and Opinion, researchers report that high lipoprotein(a) levels were linked to repeated coronary heart disease events in older ...

Many Indians with normal cholesterol reports may still face early heart disease due to a genetic marker called Lipoprotein(a). This cholesterol particle increases plaque buildup and clotting risk in ...