A smartphone video could detect a blocked blood vessel in your neck that could cause a stroke, a new study suggests. The American Heart Association says videos may provide a non-invasive way to screen ...

A big study finds that people with narrowed neck arteries that could lead to a stroke can be safely treated with a less drastic option than the surgery done now. Subscribe to read this story ad-free ...

Neck pain on the left side usually results from a benign cause, like muscle strain from sleeping in an awkward position. Sometimes, a more serious cause may be a tumor or rheumatoid arthritis. The ...

Tight neck muscles may cause pulsatile tinnitus in some cases. However, the most common causes are vascular, meaning they relate to problems with the blood vessels. Pulsatile tinnitus is a relatively ...

Neck manipulation, sometimes called “neck cracking,” is generally considered safe when performed by a trained and licensed professional to treat neck pain. A vertebral artery dissection, which is a ...

Neck size is proving to be a powerful indicator of hidden health risks. Larger neck circumferences are associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea, even among those with normal ...

Most joint manipulations aren’t dangerous, but one rare complication can result in serious injury. By Dana G. Smith Going to a chiropractor has become an accepted part of medical care, with about 15 ...