We all know that climbing stairs can be a bit of a workout, but did you know it could also be a quick, effective, and free way to assess your heart health? This simple activity is now being recognized ...

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“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the blood that may be a better ...

The test, which is not yet widely available, is being developed so that it can eventually be used at the point-of-care. A simple scoring system could revolutionise how doctors prevent heart attacks ...

A serious heart issue is not only debilitating but also dangerous and life-threatening. According to doctors, most people end up in hospitals after missing out on early signs or regular check-ups—only ...

An echocardiogram is a safe and non-invasive heart ultrasound that helps detect valve disease and cardiac dysfunction early. On National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, cardiologist Dr Raj Kumar ...

Heart failure sounds alarming—and rightfully so. Yet approximately 6.5 million Americans currently live with this condition, many with the specific variant called systolic heart failure, and a ...