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Millions may be getting the wrong cholesterol test

ScienceDaily

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July 6, 2026

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A new study suggests that apoB, a blood test that measures harmful cholesterol particles, is better than standard LDL cholesterol testing for deciding who needs more intensive treatment. Researchers found it could prevent more heart attacks and strokes while remaining cost-effective for the U.S. healthcare system.

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Study suggests ApoB blood test may improve heart disease risk assessment

Washington, July 8 (SANA) A blood test measuring apolipoprotein B (ApoB) may provide a more accurate assessment of cardiovascular disease risk than the widely used low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol test, according to a new study that could help identify patients who would benefit from more intensive preventive treatment. The study, conducted by researchers at Northwestern []

Medical Daily

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· Jun 25, 2026

One Blood Test Could Detect 50 Cancers at Once — the FDA Decision That Could Change Screening Forever

GRAIL's Galleri blood test may detect up to 50 cancers in one vial. The FDA is reviewing a premarket approval application submitted in January 2026. Here's what you need to know.

Fark

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· Jul 5, 2026

Attention: Claude has detected irregularities in your written driver's test results. So you and 11,000 other people will have to retake the test [Fail]

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Sweden Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

Doctors warn against private Alzheimer’s blood tests for healthy people

Doctors warn against private Alzheimer’s blood tests for healthy people

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 6, 2026

New Study Reveals Why Millions May Be Getting The Wrong Cholesterol Test

ApoB Test May Beat LDL For Heart Disease Prevention Image by Canva DX Brief: ApoB Cholesterol Test May Be Better Than Standard LDL Test Millions of Am...

Scientific American

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· Jun 29, 2026

Gene-editing startups are using CRISPR to treat diseases

A handful of start-up firms are testing therapies that target specific epigenetic markers to treat everything from high cholesterol to a rare muscular disorder

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Related coverage for "Millions may be getting the wrong cholesterol test": Syrian Arab News Agency — Study suggests ApoB blood test may improve heart disease risk assessment. Medical Daily — One Blood Test Could Detect 50 Cancers at Once — the FDA Decision That Could Change Screening Forever. Fark — Attention: Claude has detected irregularities in your written driver's test results. So you and 11,000 other people will have to retake the test [Fail]. Sweden Herald — Doctors warn against private Alzheimer’s blood tests for healthy people. KLIF – 570AM – Dallas — New Study Reveals Why Millions May Be Getting The Wrong Cholesterol Test. Scientific American — Gene-editing startups are using CRISPR to treat diseases