Regular exercise does more than strengthen the heart. New research reveals that it actually reshapes the nerves controlling ...

Heart cells stay fueled up by burning multiple energy sources simultaneously—a unique ability that's crucial to preventing ...

Collagen plays a critical role in keeping heart valves strong, but the heart is surrounded by enzymes designed to break down collagen. So how can heart valves function efficiently decade after decade?

Artificial intelligence (AI) measurements of heart function from MRI scans are more strongly linked to how long patients live after their scan than measurements made by clinicians, suggesting that AI ...

Most people consider the heart and kidneys as separate organs with unrelated functions, but they are deeply interconnected, working together to maintain overall health. The heart pumps blood ...

Heart valve disease treatment options like repair or replacement depend on valve type, severity, age and overall health.

A compound produced by the body after eating certain plant foods improved heart function in animal experiments and engineered ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) doesn’t just affect your kidneys. It changes how your heart and blood vessels function, too. Over time, CKD can significantly raise your risk of heart problems. “The ...

The heart is the hardest-working muscle in the body, beating constantly no matter what the body's energy reserves look like. Maintaining energy flow to the heart is a complex process that can break ...