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Browsing: Heart
The heart is a vital muscular organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products. It plays a central role in the circulatory system and is essential for sustaining life. Researchers study the heart to understand cardiovascular function, detect and treat conditions such as heart disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure, and develop new therapies and technologies to improve cardiac health. This page features the latest scientific findings related to the heart, including insights into heart disease prevention, diagnostics, treatments, and innovations in cardiovascular medicine.
A popular heart scan may be unnecessary for many patients but valuable for those whose…
A heart scan led to far fewer statin recommendations and much higher medication adherence, but…
For millions of Americans, walking to the mailbox can feel like running out of air.…
A stroke may be preventable even when atrial fibrillation falls below the high-risk threshold, with…
A major trial found that implantable cardioverter-defibrillators may benefit some patients younger than 70 with…
A hidden genetic threat may trigger atrial fibrillation decades early, raising the risk of stroke…
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen found that a signaling mechanism in the cells’ ‘antennae’…
For millions of people, caffeine is the chemical switch that starts the day. Yet the…
Adverse neighborhood conditions in early adulthood may raise the risk of early cardiovascular disease decades…
Swimming matched running for fitness gains but delivered greater heart growth and more favorable molecular…
New research indicates that when it comes to heart health, the types of fruits and…
Scientists discovered a surprising gut-heart connection that may help prevent sleep apnea from causing serious…
Substantial heart health benefits may require 560-610 minutes of weekly exercise, with lower fitness individuals…
New research indicates that low-dose digoxin may provide significant benefits for heart failure patients. A…
A shingles shot may dramatically reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death in…
Scientists in Japan say a common supplement may actually help “unclog” certain diseased heart arteries…
A hidden cholesterol particle may signal overlooked cardiovascular risk, offering a new clue for prevention…