For years, scientists have known that the heart has its own network of nerves, the intrinsic cardiac nervous system (ICNS), sometimes called its "little brain." Exactly how it functions has remained something of a mystery,

Diet can help prevent heart disease, yet most Americans miss out on the benefit of fiber for heart health. A doctor explains why it can lower LDL cholesterol.

New research provides further evidence that heart-disease risk may be linked to plastic exposure.

Gigi Campos, 35, had a heart attack in February 2023. Though she had risk factors, doctors had always told her that she was young and healthy. As she recovered, Campos joined WomenHeart, a national patient-centered organization focused on women with heart ...

At Florida International University, researchers are harnessing the power of AI and sound to revolutionize how we detect cardiovascular disease.

A heart PET scan is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation. It helps doctors understand how the heart functions and whether it is healthy. Cardiac or heart PET scans create images of the heart using a specialized machine and an ...

Understanding the Importance of the Initial Minutes The initial ten minutes following a heart attack are crucial in determining the extent of heart damage and the likelihood of survival. Cardiologists emphasize the phrase "Time is muscle,