A nuclear stress test shows how well blood travels through your heart at rest and exertion. Doctors often use it to check for coronary artery disease (CAD). Research suggests nuclear stress testing ...

When Krishna Patel, MD, ordered a cardiac stress test for an 80-year-old patient, she did not expect how the move — the standard of care for patients with elevated coronary artery calcium — would ...

An exercise stress test, also known as a heart stress test, evaluates how well your heart functions during physical activity. Your heart requires more oxygen when you work out. You might not ...

Stress is a part of everyday life. Chronic stress that persists over an extended period of time can lead to a higher risk of developing physical and mental health issues. Having a method to quantify ...

Anxiety and stress have been continually elevated among American adults over the past decade and may even be spiking higher in 2025, with political unrest and the potential instability of financial ...

Cortisol in hair shows sharper differences in long-term stress among Ukraine war refugees than standard questionnaires.

Stress activates your body's "fight-or-flight" response, which causes symptoms like increased heart rate and anxiety. Acute stress is short-term and often solvable, while chronic stress is long-term ...