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American Heart Association

American Heart Association

Nonprofit medical organization

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New study finds apoB blood test beats standard LDL screening

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Funded the research; co-author of 2026 guidelines

Most Americans who get their cholesterol checked receive an LDL test. A Northwestern Medicine study says a different, rarely ordered test would catch more of the people about to have a heart attack.

Updated Yesterday

Food quality emerges as key factor in heart health research

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Key influence on dietary guidelines

For seven decades, nutrition scientists have debated whether to cut carbs or fat for a healthy heart. A new Harvard study of nearly 200,000 Americans over 30 years found that both approaches work equally well. What matters is choosing whole grains, vegetables, and plant proteins over processed foods and red meat.

Updated May 29