Blood tests that measure the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood are a routine part of most annual checkups ...

In U.S. adults, levels of fatty substances in the blood have continued to fall over the past few years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Levels of total cholesterol, ...

Fenofibrate may be an effective treatment option in children with hypertriglyceridemia, in whom lower levels of triglycerides ...

Boston, MA and Copenhagen, Denmark - Two new studies published this week provide support for the role of nonfasting triglyceride levels as a significant risk factor for coronary heart disease [1,2].

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In a new study, levels of triglycerides and remnant cholesterol — but not LDL or HDL — were associated with ...

Reducing LDL cholesterol levels with statins has proven effective at lowering the risk of CAD. This success has inspired the development of new therapeutics that target other lipid fractions and ...

Taking omega-3 supplements may raise beneficial HDL cholesterol and lower triglycerides to reduce heart health risks. Learn their benefits and uses.

Scientists have identified 11 novel locations in the human genome where common variations appear to influence cholesterol or triglyceride levels, bringing the total number of lipid-associated genes to ...