23andMe Holding Co. has announced the release of a new report on homocysteine levels for its 23andMe+ Premium members, coupled with an optional blood test available for an additional fee. This report ...

How to get homocysteine levels tested A doctor may recommend a homocysteine level test if a person shows signs of a vitamin B6, B12, or folate deficiency or if they are at increased risk of heart ...

Heart diseases remain the number one killer in the United States; however, the leading cause of disability is a stroke. The paralyzing after effects of a stroke are feared much more that even a heart ...

Peruse the aisles of any supermarket, and the message that cholesterol causes heart disease rings loud and clear. But soon attention will likely shift to another culprit: homocysteine. This amino acid ...

Measuring the level of homocysteine, an amino acid, in the blood can help predict a person’s risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by recurrent interruptions in ...

SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (ME), a leading human genetics company with a mission to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome, today ...

While cholesterol levels often dominate heart-health discussions and routine blood tests, research has highlighted another important predictor of strokes. The sulfur-containing amino acid called ...