Researchers discovered a feedback loop between nerve cells, the immune system and the heart. They think it shows promise as a ...

In December, researchers from France published their findings in the medical journal The Lancet Regional Health after ...

Arteries can narrow with fatty buildup. Blood struggles to move. Oxygen drops. A heart attack can follow, and it remains the ...

The brain and vagus nerve play a key role in exacerbating tissue damage after a heart attack, but there are ways to block it.

Your circulatory system works all day, every day, to pump oxygen throughout your body. There are cardiovascular conditions that can impact this system. Your circulatory system, also known as your ...

In a study of 130 volunteers conducted at the Federal University of São Carlos, a drastic decrease in heart rate variability, i.e. the heart’s ability to adapt to environmental and physiological ...

FRANCE — Did you know that, long before anyone else, Leonardo da Vinci called into question Galen's description of how the heart works? This is just one of the many interesting tidbits featured in ...

Depression is not only a disorder of mood but also a condition that affects the heart and blood vessels, and can carry long-term cardiovascular risk.

Two new studies add to the growing body of evidence linking cannabis to worse cardiovascular health outcomes. Although more research is needed to determine the amount and type of cannabis use, the ...

Coronary arteries are a vital part of the human heart, providing it with oxygen-rich blood so that it can work. By comparing the hearts of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and frogs, a ...

Energy drinks may promise instant energy, but their high caffeine and stimulant content can place serious strain on the heart ...