A new study found that your score on a key cardiovascular test may indicate your risk of dying in the coming years — even ...

CT scans are becoming a more commonly used tool to effectively determine a patient's future risk of heart disease and heart ...

Now, with innovations such as the coronary calcium score and CT coronary angiography (CTCA), we can see inside the heart in ...

Protecting your heart doesn't require overhauling your life; it requires consistency. By embracing these simple, daily ...

Tiny pieces of plastic are infiltrating the large arteries in the neck that carry blood from the heart to the head, with the highest amounts found in fatty buildup in the arteries of stroke survivors, ...

New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but ...

For some people with high cholesterol, making lifestyle changes and taking routine cholesterol-lowering statin medications may not be sufficient in helping them reach their target cholesterol levels.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Atherosclerosis happens when a fatty substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries. There are typically few noticeable ...

New study reveals gum disease treatment can reduce cardiovascular risk by 10% annually, with intensive dental cleanings ...