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 ...

Your doctor hands you a cholesterol report filled with abbreviations and numbers. The test measures four key components that predict the risk of heart disease and stroke. Understanding what these ...

Cholesterol is a form of fat we need. It helps make the outer membranes of our bodies' cells stable. But for decades, doctors have known that people with high total cholesterol levels are more likely ...