Scientists captured the first true-to-life 3D image of the thick filament in mammalian heart muscle.…
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.
Apple watches have some advantages over traditional ways of diagnosing cardiac arrythmias in children but…
In the journal Circulation, the authors reveal an exciting new avenue of study for repairing…
Scientists at Tokyo Medical and Dental University have discovered that the gum disease-causing bacterium Porphyromonas…
Qiliqiangxin, a traditional Chinese herb blend, effectively reduces heart failure hospitalizations and deaths, proving safe…
Low fasting blood sugar is associated with sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a leading cause of…
Younger individuals are at a higher risk of experiencing the adverse cardiovascular effects associated with…
Forget walking 10,000 steps a day. Climbing at least 50 steps daily can greatly reduce…
Exploring the Link Between Daily Patterns of Movement and Heart Health Replacing sitting with as…
Two studies presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 link mental health to…
Replacing sitting with as little as a few minutes of moderate exercise a day tangibly…
A biomarker of norepinephrine deficiency in the heart may help to detect Lewy body diseases…
An analysis of more than 6,500 adults found a clear link between high cardiovascular health…
As more people across the U.S. use marijuana for medical and recreational reasons, two new…
Preclinical research indicates that nanowired cardiac organoids could one day repair hearts instead of just…
Menopause-related changes can heighten heart disease risk, making it vital for women to monitor their…
NIH-Funded Study Predicts Older and Black Adults Will Suffer the Most Cardiovascular-related deaths due to…
In nationwide projections, elderly and black adults are most at risk for cardiovascular death due…