A simple thumb test can help indicate whether a person is harboring a hidden aortic aneurysm — which can prove fatal if left undetected and untreated, new research reveals. The self-conducted test, ...

An abdominal aortic aneurysm that bursts can cause potentially fatal internal bleeding. One-time screening with abdominal ultrasound is currently recommended for older men who have ever smoked.

All the parts of our bodies share an inherent connectivity. This goes much further than "the foot bone's connected to the … leg bone." For instance, both hands and feet are connected to a constantly ...

(WTNH) — It’s a simple test you can do right now, and it could save your life. According to a Yale News report, aortic aneurysms are the 13 th most common cause of U.S. deaths. They kill about 10,000 ...