Can the heart physiology of zebrafish help treat human heart conditions? This is what a recent study published in Biology Open hopes to address as a team of researchers from the University of Utah ...

For nearly 15 years, Donald Edmondson, PhD, executive director of the Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City, has worked to shed ...

A billboard for a new study about why heart and lung disease is so much higher in the rural South is seen in Napoleonville, La. Sean Coady / AP Darrell Dixon’s father was just 25 when he had a major ...

Heart attacks remain one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. While medical advances have improved survival rates, knowing key facts about heart ...

Sudden cardiac arrest in teenagers is a rare but devastating event that often shocks families and communities because it can strike young people who appear healthy, active, and symptom-free. Unlike ...

A cardiac stress test shows how your heart works during physical activity. Vienybe/Dreamstime/TNS Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider ...

While chest pain is the most common symptom of a heart attack regardless of menopause status, women are more likely to experience other symptoms. Additionally, symptoms may be subtle (“silent heart ...

Heart rate zones represent different percentages of your maximum heart rate. They can help guide the intensity and effectiveness of your workouts. The benefits of exercise are widespread and include ...