Exposure to high levels of the body’s primary stress hormone – cortisol – in preterm fetuses can disrupt normal heart development, potentially increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease in later ...

Coronary arteries are a vital part of the human heart, providing it with oxygen-rich blood so that it can work. By comparing the hearts of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and frogs, a ...

An international team of researchers at the University of Manchester, Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions has discovered a natural mechanism that protects the heart from heart ...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death worldwide. Several risk factors, including genetics, sex, and age, increase the risk of CVDs. Other factors that contribute to CVD ...

Reptilian embryos frequently develop under naturally low oxygen conditions, encountered in the buried nests of many species. Emerging research has demonstrated that hypoxic exposure during critical ...

Scientists from Finland and the UK have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that heart attacks may be triggered by infectious ...

Cholesterol screening, a critical component of heart health is often overlooked. As a cardiologist, I have observed a concerning rise in cardiovascular diseases among patients who, despite vigilant ...

The Yale University-Mayo Clinic Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation has teamed up with digital therapeutics specialist Biofourmis to study the effectiveness of patient-centric ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rising cardiovascular disease rates in developing nations could threaten economic development and a concerted effort by governments, business and aid groups is needed to address ...

MILFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reprieve Cardiovascular, Inc., a development-stage company pioneering an intelligent automated diuretic and fluid management approach for acute decompensated heart ...