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

Despite its importance, the heart is one of the few tissues in the human body that can't repair damage very well – or at ...

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.

Millions of people live with atrial fibrillation, a racing, uneven heartbeat that can leave you exhausted and scared. Yet it ...

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 ...

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 ...

Recent groundbreaking research has upended traditional thinking about heart-healthy diets. Long-standing beliefs about plant-based alternatives and sodium consumption are being challenged by emerging ...

Live Science spoke with Dr. Joe Alexander of NTT Research about "digital twins" and the development of an autonomous device for acute cardiac care. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

A marathon pushes the human body close to its limits. Legs tire, lungs burn and the heart works hard for hours on end. For years, that strain has raised an uncomfortable question: does running 26 ...

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, ...

Cardiovascular disease develops and presents differently in women and men. But medical guidelines are often based on studies that excluded women. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...