About 10% of the U.S. population fits into the highest-risk category, with a 20% or higher risk of a cardiac event; 54% are ...

The Pooled Cohort Equations (PCE) cardiovascular risk score stratifies risk for multiple ocular diseases, according to a study published online in Ophthalmology. Deyu Sun, Ph.D., from the David Geffen ...

A risk-assessment tool incorporating NT-proBNP and high-sensitivity troponin performs better than clinical scores for predicting stroke among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are taking oral ...

Researchers hope that a better understanding of which genes contribute to excess weight could help with prevention starting in childhood. By Gina Kolata Researchers have known for decades that ...

HealthDay News — The Pooled Cohort Equations (PCE) cardiovascular risk score stratifies risk for multiple ocular diseases, according to a study published online Dec. 29 in Ophthalmology.

A test using genetics to predict who is at the highest risk of developing type 1 diabetes could one day be applied to largescale health studies, to identify adults who could benefit from new drugs, ...

Dementia affects millions of people in the US, with numbers projected to double by 2060 — and unfortunately, there is still no cure. Our best bet is prevention by addressing modifiable risk factors.