Should we all be concerned about our cortisol levels? I took a blood stress test and spoke with experts to find out.

Among the many physical effects of these stress hormones is an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Both of these increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke. The hustle and ...

The list includes several groundbreaking therapies that are expected to change the treatment landscape for several diseases and conditions.

The heart races under stress, but why? A recent discovery links this cardiac reaction to a specific system in the brain. A surprising lead that could help us better understand physiological responses ...

Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of ischemic heart disease. However, other causes for ischemia ... In the same minute, the perfusion images under pharmacological stress by angiotomography ...

Minimally processed cocoa powder and flavanol-rich foods like tea and berries can help manage stress and support cardiovascular health. The food choices we make during periods of stress can ...

The Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Tehran met and discussed with Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh. The two sides emphasized the development of cooperation and the expansion of bilateral ...

Type D personality, common in people prone to stress, was an independent predictor of 3-year major adverse cardiac events. Risk was especially high when both the patient and spouse had Type D ...

the exercise stress test is converted to a pharmacologic stress test. A medication, such as dobutamine, is given to make the heart beat faster and stronger until the adequate workload is achieved.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a comment about your recent column on nuclear stress tests. As an 87-year-old person who has experienced atrial fibrillation and a mild stroke, I have had two nuclear stress ...