When it comes to heart health, prevention is the name of the game. Cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes are more ...

You’ve likely heard plenty about LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol. But there’s another heart-health marker worth knowing: ApoB. This lesser-known blood test can offer a more accurate picture ...

In your 50s, prevention is about identifying and actively managing risk factors before a heart attack occurs.

Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a) is a genetically controlled risk factor for a heart attack. Cardiologist explains why it's important to be aware of your levels.

Yes, your body does send warning signs before the heart collapses completely. But, there is something else as well that can ...

As you age, your doctor’s interest in your cholesterol level is likely to increase. That’s no coincidence. High cholesterol and age are two significant risk factors for heart disease, which is the ...

A blood test measuring inflammation is now being used by cardiologists to predict heart problems, alongside traditional cholesterol tests.

One man felt fine and nearly skipped a heart test. Days later, he was in surgery. Now, he and his wife say it was that simple test that saved his life.

Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction or NSTEMI is as common as major heart attacks but ECG results are inconclusive, making early detection harder ...