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

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, but new guidance suggests that a lesser-known cholesterol test could help detect hidden risks early—even in people who appear healthy.

Cholesterol is a form of fat we need. It helps make the outer membranes of our bodies' cells stable. But for decades, doctors have known that people with high total cholesterol levels are more likely ...

Here are five tests worth asking your doctor about at your next visit. The complete blood count, or CBC, measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. According to the National Heart, ...

High cholesterol can affect anyone, at any age. When it comes to protecting yourself against future health problems, knowledge is power. We tend to think of high cholesterol and its many negative ...

Sometimes it may feel like almost every visit to the doctor includes a dreaded blood draw. Blood tests can reveal a lot about the state of your health. But whether you should get a specific test (and ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

It’s critical for preventing heart disease and other serious health problems. By Knvul Sheikh While 86 million adults in the United States have high cholesterol levels, one third of Americans say they ...