Women with prepregnancy biomarkers for lipids in the higher end of the “normal” range faced higher odds of developing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, according to a study published in JAMA ...

A regular cholesterol test is useful, but it doesn't always capture the complete picture of heart disease risk.

Despite common assumptions, maintaining a standard cholesterol reading does not fully shield individuals from heart attacks. Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos, a leading physician in preventative cardiology and ...

ApoB testing may be especially useful for people with diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease or high triglycerides.

Americans should start guarding against heart disease earlier — and aim for lower cholesterol and blood pressure than ever before, according to new guidelines from the nation’s leading medical ...

A small percentage of heart attacks occur without traditional risk factors. Hidden inflammation and years of extreme endurance exercise may play a role ...

High cholesterol in females can increase their risk of developing heart disease. Cholesterol is a wax-like substance that the body naturally produces. It is required for several processes in the body, ...

Hypertension is a major global public health challenge and a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, approximately ...