The supplement tricaprin, which is found in coconut or MCT oil, improved long-term survival for people with triglyceride ...

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women, but it often presents differently depending on sex. There are sex ...

Not all scars are created equal. That's the conclusion of a new study by Weizmann Institute of Science researchers: They found that two distinct types of scars, referred to as "hot" and "cold," can ...

In a surprising discovery, scientists have found that the heart possesses "sweet taste" receptors, similar to those on our ...

Scientists at Loyola University Chicago discovered that the heart possesses "sweet taste" receptors similar to those found on ...

As it turns out, in the very earliest stages of a heart attack, in those critical minutes when part of your heart muscle is losing its blood supply, a simple aspirin can make a huge difference. It can ...

Your heart pumps more blood to your working muscles because they need more oxygen and nutrients to power them. This surge of fluids causes your muscle cells to swell up, making your muscles look ...

Our editors also may be in touch with follow-up questions. An elevated heart rate as a result of physical activity, such as going for a run, is common, but what should your heart rate look like at ...

Overtraining is an accumulation of fatigue and actually a syndrome with it’s own symptoms, such as a raised heart beat, low mood, muscle aches and poor performance. It feels similar to having ...

If you have cardiomyopathy caused by alcohol (where the heart muscle is damaged and cannot work as well as it used to), in some cases reducing your intake can improve and even reverse your condition.

The same mechanisms involved in COVID-related cardiovascular events are responsible for COVID-related myocarditis.