According to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Heart Association, 42% of U.S. adults do not ...

Your heart’s job is to keep your pulse steady to pump blood throughout your body. Sometimes your heart rate is slower when you’re relaxing, and sometimes it’s faster when you’re exercising or stressed ...

New research from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University shows that the heart has a mini-brain - its own nervous system that controls the heartbeat. A better understanding of this system, which ...

In patients with preserved heart function after a heart attack, beta-blockers did not improve outcomes, according to a ...

Adults with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) who took a "polypill" combining medications prescribed for ...

The heart has long been thought to be controlled solely by the autonomic nervous system, which transmits signals from the brain. The heart's neural network, which is embedded in the superficial layers ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Stem cells cultured aboard the International Space Station were evaluated to identify changes to cardiac ...

Adults with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) who took a "polypill" combining medications prescribed for the treatment of heart failure, had improved heart function and symptoms, ...

A heart PET scan is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation. It helps doctors understand how the heart functions and whether it is healthy. Cardiac or heart PET scans create ...

A major analysis led by the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), in collaboration with international ...

Chronic kidney disease develops silently. Kidneys filter waste, but when they weaken, toxins build up. This impacts the heart, bones, and blood. Early detection is crucial. Managing blood pressure and ...

Heart disease may contribute to changes in sexual function, such as reduced libido, vaginal dryness, or erectile dysfunction. However, sexual activity is safe and healthy for most people with heart ...