A Kentucky researcher has solved a mystery of how the heart functions that has been unanswered for six decades. In a collaboration with the University of Massachusetts, a team used samples of donated ...

New research from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University shows that the heart has a mini-brain – its own nervous system that controls the heartbeat. A better understanding of this system, which ...

The heart functions as a muscle which needs continuous movement for proper operation, according to Dr. London. The heart functions like other muscles because it requires regular use, to stay strong.

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 ...

Scientists have created a detailed map of the human heart that could guide personalised treatments. The cellular and molecular map of a healthy human heart enables researchers to understand how the ...