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Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

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A new method for measuring cholesterol-related health risks is more accurate than traditional 'bad cholesterol' tests, but its wider adoption by doctors is questioned.

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A new method for measuring cholesterol-related health risks is more accurate than traditional 'bad cholesterol' tests, but its wider adoption by doctors is questioned.

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