New microscopy techniques allow scientists to see the heart’s molecular structures in action, with AI…
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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.
Asthma Most Contributed to Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease Data from the…
First-of-its-kind survival predictor detects patterns in heart MRIs invisible to the naked eye. A new…
Are COVID-19-linked arrhythmias caused by viral damage to the heart’s pacemaker cells? The SARS-CoV-2 virus…
A new study indicates that ECG measurements, specifically the QT interval, can effectively predict severe…
Gene-Based Risk Score Predicts Cardiovascular Events in Type 2 Diabetes A new study confirmed a…
Serum sodium levels may help identify adults with a greater chance of experiencing heart disease.…
Study reveals how reducing sodium intake can help patients with heart failure. Surprising findings indicate…
Any observed benefit likely results from other lifestyle factors common among light to moderate drinkers,…
Eating two servings of avocado weekly may reduce cardiovascular disease risk, especially when replacing saturated…
Deleting the TRPM2 protein in macrophages prevented atherosclerosis in mice, suggesting a potential method for…
A new clinical trial found daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function…
Drinking two to three cups a day was associated with greatest heart benefits. Drinking coffee—particularly…
Studies suggest devices are less effective at tracking heart rate in those with darker skin…
Heat waves, which are on the rise, appear to pose particular risk for men and…
The COSMOS trial found that cocoa flavanol supplements may reduce cardiovascular death by 27%. Large-scale…
Sex chromosomes, particularly genes that escape X-inactivation in XX individuals, play a key role in…
A small study has shown that SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in patients who had an inflamed heart…