A two-step screening, using a risk score and biomarkers, can identify patients with diabetes at a higher risk for heart failure who will most likely benefit from preventive drugs. Researchers compared ...

While it is important to contact a doctor for regular checkups, some at-home preventive tests can help screen for certain conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and nutritional deficiencies. A ...

Almost 70% of participants screened at a large-scale pop-up community health event had at least one uncontrolled risk factor for cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study in the Journal of ...

After reading about a college student who died from sudden cardiac arrest, Brian Rodriguez wanted to be sure he had a healthy heart. So when Eisenhower High School recently needed volunteers for an ...

Dr. Douglas Weaver answers the question: 'Does My Family History Warrant Tests?' — -- Question: Should I get tested if I have a family history of heart attack? Answer: A family history is ...

Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital offered free heart screenings to underserved adults 45 and older in Lafayette. Screenings included tests for glucose, blood pressure, BMI, EKG, and ECHO with ...