Discover the distinctions and connections between triglycerides and cholesterol, their impact on heart health, and strategies ...

A presidential advisory has been published by the AHA regarding US government funding for the National Institutes of Health.

Despite insufficient evidence to support direct-to-consumer genetic testing in routine clinical care, cardiovascular clinicians increasingly face questions about its utility and interpretation because ...

BACKGROUND: Despite the high morbidity and mortality of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), treatment ...

Colvin says to measure VO2 max you’ll need to be in an exercise medicine lab or a doctor’s office that offers the test. The ...

Learn why staying fit, not just slim, can boost your health and protect against serious diseases better than just watching your weight.

A state-run pilot program aimed at helping North Carolina Medicaid recipients address their health-related social needs, such ...

Black women are dying more than anybody else,” says Sen. Lamar. “I noticed that for myself. My freshman year in the legislature, losing my son at 8 months pregnant because of preeclampsia.” ...

A doctor can carry out a blood test to check a person’s Lp(a ... is an accepted target in American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) guidelines more or equal than ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — February is National Heart Month, a good time to show your heart some love by taking a Calcium Score Test, a simple scan that can go a long way to maintaining a healthy heart.

You may have a blood glucose test in a doctor’s office, laboratory, or with a fingerstick meter at home. These tests can help diagnose diabetes or other health concerns and aid in adjusting your ...

To check your cholesterol levels, your doctor will order a blood test called a lipid profile or lipid panel. This test measures your total cholesterol (both LDL and HDL) and triglycerides.