Tucked in the basement of the Mayo Building on the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus sits a detached, beating ...

Not all scars are created equal. That's the conclusion of a new study by Weizmann Institute of Science researchers: They found that two distinct types of scars, referred to as "hot" and "cold," can ...

Scientists are starting to understand more about the small heart muscle fibers that Da Vinci showed in his illustrations over ...

Valentine's Day is all about the hearts: heart-shaped chocolates, cards, balloons and even pizza. But the heart hasn't always ...

Every year, more than 5 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with heart valve disease, but this condition has no ...

Researchers have developed a method that leverages artificial intelligence to ensure accurate heart scans without added radiation or cost.

It was 1974, and as a student in Alpena Community College’s nursing program, every spare hour was spent studying. I was completely immersed in the complexities of the human body and the incredible way ...

Your heart is the pump that provides oxygen and nutrients to all the tissues in your body. Keeping it in great ... Plus, the Department of Health and Human Services says that high fiber foods ...

Some recent research, however, suggests they are likely harmful to the human body. A study published in ... their arteries were at a higher risk of heart attacks, stroke and death.

Microplastics have been found in many parts of the human body, including the heart, liver, testicles, and breast milk. Experts don't fully understand the health impact, though some studies have ...

“Heart rate is a vital sign that gives us a glimpse into the body’s cardiovascular function,” says Rigved V. Tadwalkar, M.D., a consultative cardiologist and partner at the Pacific Heart ...