It’s common for doctors to recommend getting bloodwork following a medical appointment or routine check-up. Blood tests can identify deficiencies in vitamins or minerals, immune system problems, or ...

Blood tests are common procedures that healthcare providers use to diagnose certain health conditions and check the status of important measurements like your cholesterol levels or blood sugar. In ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ...

"We are finding that it's an independent risk factor, independent of your age, your blood pressure, even your cholesterol numbers," MU Health Care cardiologist Brian Bostick said Tuesday in an ...