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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...