Heart disease can be silent, but what if your body sends signals — other than overt symptoms like chest pain — that you’re at risk? One potential sign is right on the side of your head. It takes just ...

Have you ever noticed a diagonal crease across someone’s earlobe? It’s nothing like a birthmark; nor does it resemble to something that has been inherited. In fact, some folks believe it’s a sign; it ...

A diagonal crease on the earlobe—also known as Frank’s sign—is a deep wrinkle that extends to the earlobe. According to a few studies, it indicates a huge risk for coronary artery disease, which leads ...

You may say: This is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. But earlobe creases shouldn’t be dismissed lightly, as they fall into the surprisingly large category of weird signs possibly indicative of ...

Do you have a diagonal crease on your earlobe? In some people, this seemingly harmless wrinkle may offer a clue about your heart health. Known as Frank’s sign, this visible fold may indicate changes ...

Do earlobe creases really indicate you may have coronary heart disease? —Jen You may say: This is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. But read some Straight Dope mail and you’ll realize ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...