USA Today July 08, 2026 • 15:21

Are you getting the right cholesterol test? Millions may not be, study says - USA Today

By Sara Moniuszko

Are you getting the right cholesterol test? Millions may not be, study says - USA Today

Millions of Americans get their LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, tested. But another test may do a better job of finding who needs treatment.

A cholesterol test that many Americans don't receive may do a better job of identifying who needs treatment to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to new research from Northwester… [+1780 chars]

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