A cardiac stress test helps doctors see how well your heart works during physical activity or simulated exercise. It can help identify blocked arteries, abnormal heart rhythms and other problems before they worsen.

While a colonoscopy remains the standard for detection and prevention of colorectal cancer, there are alternatives. The ACS has recently released guidelines regarding a new blood test called Shield for people at average risk.

Ophthalmologist Lauren O’Neill, MD, a fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon, explains the differences between upper and lower blepharoplasty and what patients can expect.

The PREVENT (Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events) risk calculator may help reduce those numbers by helping doctors determine a person’s future risk for an atherosclerotic cardiovascular event and recommend preventive measures to lower that risk.

“Bigorexia,” also called muscle dysmorphia, is a condition in which the pursuit of muscle becomes an obsession. Leah Jesse, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist, explains what it is, why boys are particularly vulnerable and what families should watch for.

When most people think about obesity, they think about body weight or body mass index (BMI). But those numbers only tell part of the story. That’s where body composition testing, including the InBody machine, can help patients better understand their health.

Diarrhea is very common in children, especially those under the age of five. Viruses, including rotavirus and norovirus, account for the majority of cases.

Many brain aneurysms can be treated without open brain surgery. One of the most common approaches is a procedure called endovascular coiling.

Ankle arthritis develops from wear and tear on the cartilage of the ankle joint over time, eventually leading to stiffness, pain or swelling in and around the ankle.

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition in which the body’s response to infection begins to damage its own tissues and organs. Knowing when to act could save your life or the life of someone you love.