BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The basic lipid panel, relied upon for more than 85 percent of adult cholesterol testing each year, could be leaving millions at risk due to errors in estimation of ...

If you're in midlife, your risk may be changing-even if your numbers aren't.

Cholesterol is a waxy lipid that’s essential to life. The main dietary sources are animal products such as red meat and eggs.

Lipids are fatty compounds that perform a range of essential functions in the body. Phospholipids, steroids, and triglycerides are examples of lipids. Although lipids play an essential role in the ...