A step-by-step, evidence-informed framework for interpreting high coronary calcium CT results, refining cardiovascular risk, and implementing integrative pr ...

If we continue judging them without acknowledging who they serve — and who they don’t — we will continue diagnosing the wrong ...

When it comes to protecting your heart, preventative testing is key. Keeping track of important metrics like blood pressure and cholesterol can help you understand your risk of cardiovascular disease.

This article first appeared in EdSource. Five years after the COVID pandemic closed schools and pushed students into a year of distance learning, California test scores show that — despite increases — ...

Third-grade students at Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School visit with L.A. Unified Supt. Alberto Carvalho in 2023. (Al Seib / For The Times) California student test scores remain lower than before ...

A long list of Lynda Hollander’s paternal relatives had heart disease, and several had undergone major surgeries. So when she hit her mid-50s and saw her cholesterol levels creeping up after menopause ...

A coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan, which detects and measures calcium deposits in the arteries, is being hailed as a life-saving test for heart disease prevention. The non-invasive test scores from ...

Doctors use CT scans to determine how much calcium is in a person’s artery -- their coronary artery calcium score. The numbers are used to help determine a person’s risk of developing heart disease.

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s K-12 students are emerging from the pandemic malaise, posting the most significant academic improvements ...

English, math and science scores for Napa and Sonoma county students improved in the 2024-25 school year, according to new state data released Thursday. But even as the region’s results inch forward, ...

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