Because of this, the CDC recommends having one's cholesterol levels checked at least every five years, a quick testing process that involves a blood draw. "Regular monitoring of cholesterol levels ...

For people with coronary heart disease, regular monitoring of bloodstream cholesterol levels is essential – and it typically requires the drawing of blood samples. A new system, however, is ...

The next time you have blood drawn to check your cholesterol level, you may have a smile on your face. The reason? You don't have to fast overnight and skip breakfast before your blood draw.

Disease Risk Rises With Levels of Blood Pressure and Cholesterol. Drawing on information from the UK Biobank (a large-scale biomedical database including genetic, lifestyle, and health information ...