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Should You Fast Before a Cholesterol Test? Cardiologists Say Its No Longer Necessary for Most People

New research shows that fasting before a cholesterol test may not be needed for most patients, though experts recommend ...

1 Food Never to Eat Before a Cholesterol Test to Avoid a 'Spike' in Results, Per a Cardiologist

What foods should I avoid before a cholesterol test? Cardiologist reveals what to eat the night before, whether you need to ...
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New oral drug safely lowers triglycerides and other blood lipids in Phase 1 trial

In a Phase 1 clinical study, researchers led by EPFL and their partners report that a new liver- and gut-targeted oral drug ...
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Best at-home heart health tests

This LetsGetChecked finger-prick test checks for triglycerides and total, HDL, and LDL cholesterol. It also checks your A1C levels and lipoprotein (a), which is a type of LDL that’s mostly hereditary ...
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Liver-Targeted Oral Drug Lowers Blood Fats in Phase 1 Human Trial

Researchers developed TLC-2716, a liver- and gut-targeted drug that selectively reduced LXR activity, lowering triglycerides, ...