A heart blockage occurs when the coronary arteries, which are vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, ...

A study published today in the journal Developmental Cell uncovers new insights into how the heart forms during the earliest stages of embryonic development.

Cardiovascular diseases cause one death every 33 seconds in America. Diagnosing these conditions, which account for ...

Aortic valve. Located between the left ventricle and the aorta. As the heart muscle contracts and relaxes, the valves open and close, letting blood flow into the ventricles and out to the body at ...

FDA places clinical hold of RP-A501 for the treatment of patients with Danon disease due to a patient death. Click here to ...

Sardines contain omega-3s, calcium, vitamin D, and other heart-healthy nutrients. Learn the potential benefits of eating ...

Hilliard's family history includes diabetes, heart disease and strokes. Her father died of a heart attack at age 62, and her ...

It makes you less likely to develop heart problems as you age, for one. It helps lower your blood pressure, increases your ...

People who lost weight in midlife were less likely to experience heart attacks, strokes, cancer, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in their older years, according to the study. Those who ...

Martin’s heart, currently under examination, to be returned to her family via public prosecutor’s office once analysis is ...