The Lawhuns hope their story encourages others to ask about calcium score screenings.

Doctors use CT scans to determine how much calcium is in a person’s artery -- their coronary artery calcium score. The numbers are used to help determine a person’s risk of developing heart disease.

Cardiologists say many adults overlook a simple test that can detect early signs of heart disease.

When it comes to heart health, prevention is the name of the game. Cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes are more ...

A long list of Lynda Hollander’s paternal relatives had heart disease, and several had undergone major surgeries. So when she hit her mid-50s and saw her cholesterol levels creeping up after menopause ...