But which numbers actually matter? Routine blood tests remain among the most important ways to track overall health, yet most people never learn what values physicians prioritize. Understanding key ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I recently achieved the near impossible task of becoming attached to a family doctor! After many years without getting tested, our first order of business was a complete ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I recently achieved the near impossible task of becoming attached to a family doctor! After many years without getting tested, our first order of business was a complete ...
You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...
Q: How much does a normal or high HDL cholesterol protect you from the adverse health effects of a high LDL cholesterol? A: Lowering elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” ...
The use of intensive lipid-lowering therapy by means of statin medications is recommended after transient ischemic attack (TIA) and ischemic stroke of atherosclerotic origin. The target level for ...