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

While it is important to contact a doctor for regular checkups, some at-home preventive tests can help screen for certain conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and nutritional deficiencies. A ...

The innovative program from the Family Heart Foundation includes being able to order a free test kit for an at-home blood lipid panel and track your results online, as well as the ability to discuss ...

Product: CardioChek handheld cholesterol analyzer, $100. (Test strips sold separately, three for $12.99.) Key ingredients: Kit includes self-test meter, two check strips and two AAA batteries. The ...

Some 71 million people in the U.S. have high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) — what’s commonly referred to as “bad cholesterol.” But up to 40% of them aren’t aware of their high ...