The benefits gained with higher lifestyle scores may be associated with the positive influence of heart disease risk factors on the aging of the body and its cells, finds a new study in the Journal of ...

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.

Researchers have identified the origin of cardiac cells using 3D images of a heart forming in real-time, inside a living mouse embryo. Researchers at UCL and the Francis Crick Institute have, for the ...

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, ...

The human heart can lose up to one-third of its cardiomyocyte (heart muscle cells) following a severe heart attack, but a new study found that the heart can regrow these cells following ischemia.

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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 ...

Valentine’s Day is that curious time of year when hearts are everywhere—on chocolates, balloons, emojis, playlists, and Instagram captions. It is also the season when love is blamed for almost ...

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At its heart, science is about the joy of discovery — extending the boundaries of what we know and learning more about the world and our place in it. Research over the last year was no exception, ...