This Valentine’s Day, as we exchange stylised hearts in celebration of love, we might pause to remember that the power of the ...

Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), which causes poor blood flow, is another cardiovascular condition that can cause ...

The researchers measured heart function using thoracic impedance cardiography, a noninvasive method of assessing cardiac output and stroke volume. They also measured blood flow in the smaller ...

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in many of the body’s functions but is often overlooked in daily ...

Calcium plays an important role in the heart’s function. The calcium ions regulate the muscle proteins that initiate contraction, helping the heart pump efficiently and maintain a regular rhythm.

In a surprising discovery, scientists have found that the heart possesses 'sweet taste' receptors, similar to those on our tongues, and that stimulating these receptors with sweet substances can ...

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 ...

The heart usually beats in an amazing harmonious synchronicity. A heart that beats 72 beats per minute, beats 4,320 times per ...

A recent study published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation Research revealed that women who go through ...

The Department of Education was created in 1979, but its origins date back much farther. Take us back to post-Civil War, when ...

Think of it this way — the human body is a kingdom which is healthy, prosperous and functions peacefully. Every once in a while, invaders from the pat ...