Researchers are developing non-invasive saliva tests to detect heart failure early, potentially before symptoms appear.

The accumulation of fatty deposits inside arteries leads to their narrowing, which blocks blood flow to heart tissue, and ...

Atherosclerosis quietly narrows your arteries and restricts blood flow, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

*Most of us understand the importance of regular blood pressure tests, and there’s a quick 30-second test you can perform at home to help assess your heart health and potentially identify health ...

With heart attacks, every second counts. A new blood test diagnoses them in minutes rather than hours and could be adapted as a tool for first responders and people at home. "Heart attacks require ...

If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least, that’s how ...

With heart attacks, every second counts. A new blood test diagnoses them in minutes rather than hours and could be adapted as a tool for first responders and people at home. Heart attacks require ...

Tests like electrocardiograms or a blood test for cholesterol offer good measures of heart health. But the American College of Cardiology’s now recommending another test for a closer look at your risk ...

Coronary artery calcium scans can offer a more precise estimate of a patient’s chances for major cardiac events. Some cardiologists say it remains underused. By Paula Span A long list of Lynda ...

Broward became the first county in the country to offer a free cardiac scan as a preventive measure to people who showed no ...