Understanding your lab results is key to managing your health. Learn what common tests mean and how to talk to your doctor.

Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the blood, and they play an essential role in providing the body with energy. After we eat, any calories our body does not immediately use are ...

Routine blood tests cannot fully guarantee heart safety as hidden arterial plaques may rupture causing heart attacks.

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, yet they are typically only ...

Many people are surprised when their blood test shows mixed results, such as high LDL and HDL levels and low triglycerides. This combination can be confusing and may raise an important question: Is it ...

total cholesterol LDL (low-density lipoprotein), which is sometimes called “bad cholesterol” HDL (high-density lipoprotein), which is sometimes called “good cholesterol” triglycerides. Your clinician ...

Staying healthy does not mean bringing cholesterol levels down to zero; it means finding the right balance. Dr Wolfson explains how to get it done.