A large study found that visible signs of aging, like an earlobe crease, are associated with the increased risk of CAD and heart attack, independent of chronological age. Overall, the mechanism is ...

A subtle but visible change in the skin of the earlobe is a sign of heart disease — indicating a person is at risk of a heart attack or stroke, research shows. Doctors may examine the earlobes ...

One 2018 study of pulse oximeters used in heart patients suggested that earlobe probes had greater accuracy. If you think your pulse oximeter might not be accurate, Rizzo suggests checking the ...