This unexpected ability opens the door for scientists to stimulate cellular mitosis and improve heart function after an ...

Arteries can narrow with fatty buildup. Blood struggles to move. Oxygen drops. A heart attack can follow, and it remains the ...

Scientists have uncovered why people with chronic kidney disease so often die from heart problems: damaged kidneys release ...

People who naturally stay up late may be putting their hearts under added strain as they age. A large study tracking more ...

From ancient philosophers who saw the heart as the seat of the soul to modern cardiologists mapping electrical impulses, humanity’s understanding of this vital organ has transformed dramatically.

Every Thanksgiving, while millions of Americans gather around tables laden with turkey and pie, emergency rooms brace for an invisible surge: a wave of cardiac emergencies that makes the holiday ...

The mouth is often described as a window to overall health – and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

A 3D printed hydrogel bandage on a pig heart. Credit: Casey A. Cass, University of Colorado The heart is an impressive organ that has to beat constantly for years. But what happens when heart tissue ...

Heart disease is more common in people over 65, but treatments are better than ever. That can complicate decision-making for older heart patients. By Paula Span It turns out that the Isley Brothers, ...