Objective: To determine the effect of health promotion programs of Prudential Financial, Inc on biometrie measures of blood lipids and glucose. Methods: Using actual biometrie and self-reported ...

Non-laboratory-based risk factors and lipids measured in adolescence independently predicted adult cardiovascular events, according to data from seven longitudinal cohort studies. In a multivariable ...

A new study has drawn attention to inaccurate measurement of LDL-cholesterol levels in some patients with current assays, which could lead to incorrect therapeutic approaches. The patient groups most ...

Cholesterol is one of those health terms we hear often but rarely think about until a test report surprises us. It is a waxy, ...

Before 2011, guidelines to screen children for lipid disorders or hyperlipidemia focused on identifying "high-risk" children on the basis of family history. However, those guidelines were revised in ...

At the beginning of every new year, a common theme is an increased focus on nutrition related goals. For some that might mean weight loss, increased exercise or more fruits and vegetables. Others ...

Dear Doctor: My cholesterol lab values have been steadily increasing year after year. I'm thinking about starting some medication, but am interested in alternatives. Do you have any suggestions? - CH, ...

Staying on top of your health isn’t just about hitting the gym, eating well, or getting the necessary vaccines. It also means ...