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A newer method for calculating low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is more accurate than the older method that required people fast before blood was drawn. A newer method for calculating ...

Working out can temporarily raise your cholesterol levels. It sounds counterintuitive, but engaging in intense exercise right before a cholesterol test may mess with the results, making your ...