An estimated 10 million Americans have atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to the National Institutes of Health's National ...

The complexity of superior-inferior ventricles—a condition in which one ventricle is positioned on top of the other—has often limited surgical treatment.

Insulin resistance is often linked to type 2 diabetes, but its effects go far beyond blood sugar levels. It can silently damage the heart and blood vessels for years before diabetes is diagnosed. In ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. New research found that heart attack patients were more ...

Studies have been mixed on the benefits of cold water immersion, so it’s best to seek out your physician’s advice.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in many countries, and smoking is one of its biggest risk factors. Doctors have ...

New Year’s Eve 2023 began entirely normally. I woke after a decent night’s sleep, had breakfast with my husband, Raj, and ...

A new study by researchers in Italy, published in the European Heart Journal, adds another organ to that growing list: the ...

When most people think about key health metrics, blood circulation may not be at the top of the list. But according to medical experts, good blood flow is incredibly important for health. Below, ...

Curious what the exact symptoms of poor circulation were, I spoke with Dr. Sukgu M. Han, a vascular surgeon and co-director of the USC Comprehensive Aortic Center with Keck Medicine of USC. Venous — ...

The new focus on manned missions to the moon and Mars presents countless pressing challenges, including keeping humans alive in hostile environments. What happens when an astronaut or space tourist ...