Also known as the thumb-palm test, the thumb test doesn’t necessarily indicate that someone currently has an aneurysm. Rather ...

Heart disease is the most lethal disease in America, according to the American Heart Association—killing 2,500 people per day, or one person every 34 seconds. The growing prevalence of obesity, high ...

Do you need a heart checkup? Christopher Malin had always been diligent about his health, so he was used to getting the basic tests — blood pressure readings and blood tests for cholesterol and ...

So much for feeling young at heart. A startling Northwestern University study recently revealed that most Americans’ hearts are aging faster than they are. Men’s tickers were, on average, seven years ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist reveals a common early symptom in patients with coronary artery disease.

Doctors say a simple "three-pronged" blood test can accurately predict a patient's risk of heart attack and stroke 30 years ahead of time. They’re getting to the heart of the issue. Doctors say a ...

Researchers have developed an at-home questionnaire that is capable of assessing an individual's risk of a heart attack in just five minutes, according to a newly published study. The assessment could ...