Researchers have developed a more accurate way to calculate low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the so-called “bad” form of blood fat that can lead to hardening of the arteries and increase the ...

In a direct comparison study, Johns Hopkins researchers have added to evidence that a newer method of calculating so-called "bad cholesterol" levels in the blood is more accurate than the older method ...

In what promises to be an eye-opener for many doctors and patients who routinely depend on cholesterol testing, a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that ...

Cholesterol ratios utilize blood test results to quickly evaluate overall health and cardiovascular disease risk. They help people understand their potential for heart-related issues. Different ...

The gastric lipid pool contains ingested free cholesterol, cholesterol esters, phytosterols, triglycerides, phospholipids, and fatty acids (see exogenous pathway). Gastric and pancreatic lipases ...