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

Accurately measuring electrical signals and calcium levels in the heart can lead to earlier treatment of potentially fatal conditions, such as heart attack or congestive heart failure. Calcium plays ...

Find out how the ‘second heart’ of your body helps to keep the cardiovascular functions running smoothly, and what you can do ...

While COVID-19’s effects on the lungs and respiratory system are well known, there is growing research suggesting that the virus is also affecting the heart, with potentially lasting effects. In a ...

Maintaining a stable heartbeat is critical for survival. Your heart must constantly adapt its output to meet changing demands for oxygen and nutrients. Traditionally, scientists have attributed this ...

Researchers from Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea examine gut bacteria samples from 28 healthy adults and 14 patients with coronary artery disease.

Heart damage occurs when substances or medical conditions harm heart tissue. Signs of heart damage from drugs may include chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and cough. Substances can affect the cells of ...

Despite five heart attacks, multiple surgeries and a heart transplant, Cheney still lived a long life and died surrounded by ...