Get to know the functions of your heart, blood vessels, and blood itself and how they work together to maintain your health.

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have developed a method that allows for the analysis of thousands of proteins in heart tissue. This provides entirely new insights into the ...

Engineers developed a procedure to 3D print a soft and flexible replica of a patient's heart. These models could help doctors tailor treatments, such as aortic valves, to an individual patient. No two ...

There are a few ways that vitamin C may be helpful for your heart. “ Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect ...

Heart failure with preserved ejection function is a lethal form of heart failure, with few effective treatments. A team has now identified an enzyme, alpha-kinase 2 (ALPK2), that is specifically ...

Frequent exercise doesn't just strengthen the heart—it also changes the nerves that control it, according to new research ...

Studies show 3 in 10,000 people develop heart cancer. In comparison, 1 in 20 women are expected to develop breast cancer. Why is that?

Share on Pinterest Scientists are searching for medications that will have fewer side effects for people with heart failure. Orlando/Getty Images Heart failure is a potentially dangerous condition ...

When B12 levels are low, the body is unable to process an amino acid called homocysteine, excess levels of which lead to blood clots ...

Recovery from a heart attack is most often focused on lifestyle changes to support and protect cardiovascular health. But researchers out of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have ...

No two hearts beat alike. The size and shape of the the heart can vary from one person to the next. These differences can be particularly pronounced for people living with heart disease, as their ...