BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Two-thirds of adults are at risk for heart disease, which can be deadly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. Now, results are showing that a simple test, ...

Cholesterol levels can reveal a lot about your heart health risk. While a certain amount of cholesterol is essential for the ...

NASHVILLE — Every year, 600,000 people die of heart attacks in this country. That’s one in four deaths. Knowing the risks of heart attacks are essential, especially the older you are. The Coronary ...

Hypocalcemia, or low levels of calcium in the blood, can lead to calcium deficiency symptoms such as muscle aches and fatigue. To boost calcium levels, a doctor may recommend eating more calcium-rich ...

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When it comes to bone health, calcium is the first nutrient that comes to mind—and for good reason. It’s the most abundant mineral in the body, with 99% of it stored in our bones and teeth. However, ...

Many doctors recommend the heart test to pinpoint which patients would benefit from treatment to reduce their cardiovascular risk. By Jane E. Brody For nearly 45 years, doctors have relied on ...

Dear Dr. Roach: A friend suggested I get a cardiac calcium score test to measure the amount of plaque in my heart. What is your opinion of this test? He said since plaque is 20% calcium, the test just ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In elderly people, higher levels of calcium in the blood are associated with poorer mental function and faster decline in cognitive ability, Dutch researchers have shown.