Subtle changes in your body may be early indicators that your heart is not functioning at its best.

Heart failure sounds alarming—and rightfully so. Yet approximately 6.5 million Americans currently live with this condition, many with the specific variant called systolic heart failure, and a ...

The human heart, a powerful, fist-sized organ, is the hardest working muscle in the body. It works 24/7, pumping blood through vessels (its partner in the makeup of the circulatory system), so oxygen ...

Heart failure has historically been irreversible, but the outcome of a new study suggests that could someday change. At the University of Utah, scientists used a new gene therapy that was shown to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Danicamtiv was well tolerated and improved heart function in certain patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. Those ...

Accurately measuring electrical signals and calcium levels in the heart can lead to earlier treatment of potentially fatal conditions, such as heart attack or congestive heart failure. Calcium plays ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet many of the most effective preventive measures involve simple dietary choices that can be implemented immediately. Medical professionals ...

In two large studies of heart attack survivors, beta-blocker drugs benefited those with mildly impaired heart function Contradictory trial results seen in patients without heart dysfunction More data ...

LMNT reports that chronic mild dehydration can strain the cardiovascular system, increasing heart workload and risk of heart issues.

Maintaining a stable heartbeat is critical for survival. Your heart must constantly adapt its output to meet changing demands for oxygen and nutrients. Traditionally, scientists have attributed this ...

Share on Pinterest Heat-induced dehydration can place stress on the heart and raise the risk for serious cardiac events. FG Trade Latin/Getty Images Higher temperatures can raise the risk of ...

In the first long-term and real-world reflective study of its kind, scientists have uncovered new detrimental health impacts of the artificial sweetener aspartame that echoes those found in shorter ...