Cells are connected by gap junctions, which are vital for a healthy heart. The rhythm…
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.
Younger athletes are at greater risk of atrial fibrillation than older athletes, say researchers. Athletes…
EPA Significantly Reduces Cardiovascular Events In 2018, a study found that a high dose of…
A leadless, dissolving pacemaker offers a safer, more comfortable way to provide temporary cardiac pacing…
Ultra-processed food consumption associated with increased risk of heart disease, death. Ultra-processed foods account for…
Southern Diet Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death Participants in a large-scale study who more commonly…
Research Highlights: Eating fruits with lunch, vegetables at dinner, and a dairy snack in the…
Statement Highlights: Between 40% and 80% of people in the U.S. with cardiovascular disease also…
A sprayable hydrogel prevents heart adhesions after surgery, offering a promising solution for safer repeat…
An Irish program for obesity saw participants lose weight, lower blood pressure, and improve mental…
Caffeinated coffee may lower heart failure risk, while decaf shows no benefit. Caffeine is likely…
Statement from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association: COVID-19 vaccine benefits still outweigh risks, despite…
Microvascular angina affects millions and is now linked to serious heart risks, demanding better diagnosis…
Tsimane people are unique for their healthy brains that age more slowly. A team of…
Researchers identify a mechanism that could lead to new treatments for brain injuries caused by…
Link is with processed meat but not with unprocessed red meat or poultry. A global…
Machine learning model combines timing and weather data. A branch of artificial intelligence (AI), called…
New research shows that while EPA Omega-3s reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke,…