Articles by Sharon Herbert

What Are the Causes of False High Cholesterol Tests?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sharon Herbert

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke, according to the American Heart Association. An accurate cholesterol test is important for identifying risk level.

Sharon Herbert is a writer/journalist in Birmingham, Ala. Herbert has been a health writer for lay and physician audiences for 15 years. She previously worked as a daily news/health reporter for The News Herald, Panama City, Fla., and as a freelancer for the St. Petersburg Times and a variety of local publications. She has a master's degree in journalism from the University of Florida.