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Storm Newton

Test for ‘bad cholesterol’ proteins could better predict heart disease risk

A test that assesses certain particles in the blood could predict a person’s risk of developing heart disease more accurately than measuring cholesterol, according to a study.

Switching the focus on detecting the level of proteins associated with so-called “bad cholesterol” could “potentially save lives”, researchers said.

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