New research suggests that regular aerobic exercise doesn’t just benefit the heart muscle, but subtly rewires the nerves that control how the heart works. Regular physical activity does more than ...

A New Brunswick biochemistry professor is using fish to better understand the impact that taurine — an amino acid — could ...

Rich in vitamin C and powerful antioxidants, lemons do more than just boost flavor — they may protect your kidneys, support ...

A new lab-grown material has revealed that some of the effects of aging in the heart may be slowed and even reversed. The discovery could open the door to therapies that rejuvenate the heart by ...

One is bold and comforting, the other light and trendy but when it comes to heart health, the real difference between black ...

Heart failure is the end-stage of many heart diseases, including and most commonly, heart attack (myocardial infarction). Acute myocardial infarction (MI) causes inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) ...

A heart PET scan is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation. It helps doctors understand how the heart functions and whether it is healthy. Cardiac or heart PET scans create ...

The procedure used to treat arrhythmias typically allows for a short recovery time, but precautions are necessary to preserve healthy heart function. Heart ablation creates little scars on heart ...

One expert in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Cardiovascular Disease is offering some of their top tips on how to avoid holiday heart syndrome and enjoy a heart-healthy holiday ...

Heart disease may contribute to changes in sexual function, such as reduced libido, vaginal dryness, or erectile dysfunction. However, sexual activity is safe and healthy for most people with heart ...