6 new and surprising findings about cholesterol
These latest findings could change the way we look at cholesterol
By Kat Tancock
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Coming soon: Cholesterol tests, no bloodwork required
If you hate the sight of needles, this one's for you: a new method has been developed by researchers in India that uses a photo of the back of your hand to measure cholesterol levels.
According to the study, cholesterol is built up in the creases of your fingers; the photographs are entered into a computer program that compares them to a database of similar images associated with known cholesterol levels.
While the test is no replacement for full bloodwork – at least, not yet – it could be a useful tool for testing larger populations more cheaply than using traditional methods.
Related:
• The worst fats for high cholesterol
According to the study, cholesterol is built up in the creases of your fingers; the photographs are entered into a computer program that compares them to a database of similar images associated with known cholesterol levels.
While the test is no replacement for full bloodwork – at least, not yet – it could be a useful tool for testing larger populations more cheaply than using traditional methods.
Related:
• The worst fats for high cholesterol
• 5 natural ways to lower your cholesterol
• Myths and truths about cholesterol
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