Could a simple neck ultrasound be the key to an early dementia diagnosis? That’s what researchers at the University College London (UCL) in England are trying to find out. And they may be on to ...

HIGH blood pressure symptoms include chest pain, severe headaches and feeling sick. But you could also be at risk of hypertension if you have this sign on the back of your neck - are you at risk? High ...

A 33-year-old woman in Canada who had large, abnormal pulses that were clearly visible in her neck ultimately needed surgery to combat a bacterial infection in her heart, according to a new report of ...

High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than a quarter of all adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: Recently, while walking on my home treadmill, I stepped off to check my pulse. I did so by pressing two fingers on my left neck artery. I had to press rather hard to find the pulse.