As Heart Awareness Month unfolds, local cardiologist Dr. Khaled Khalaf sheds light on the significance of knowing your ...

Have you ever considered finding out about the calcium score for your heart? FOX 26's Melissa Wilson spoke with a local cardiologist who explains what it is and who may want to schedule the test.

In a surprising discovery, scientists have found that the heart possesses "sweet taste" receptors, similar to those on our ...

Recent health headlines would have you believe that if you take calcium supplements you could be increasing your chances of having a heart attack. But the health stories don't tell you is that this ...

However, recent research has sparked debates about the safety of calcium supplements, particularly regarding their potential ...

February is American Heart Awareness Month. This article is presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. Neptune ...

The coronary calcium scan, a painless CT scan that evaluates the risk of heart disease by measuring calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, has been proven to save countless lives. I am keenly ...

The Cardiac CT calcium score (CAC score) is a noninvasive test used to detect calcified plaques in coronary arteries and predict heart disease risk. Scores range from 0 (no risk) to above 300 ...