Cardiovascular disease remains a leading global cause of death, and we break down its pathology, risk factors, and the ...

A marathon pushes the human body close to its limits. Legs tire, lungs burn and the heart works hard for hours on end. For ...

New research published in the European Heart Journal has shown that people who have pockets of fat inside their muscles are at greater risk of hospitalization or death due to certain types of heart ...

A new study has discovered the reason why men tend to sustain more heart muscle damage following a heart attack than women: the hormone testosterone. The researchers have also discovered a potential ...

Although cardiomyopathy might sound like a shorthand synonym for cardiovascular disease, there are important distinctions you should know about if you or a loved one is experiencing any issues with ...

Stanford researchers identify two proteins that cause rare heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination, offering insights into myocarditis prevention.

Heart health remains a complex balancing act between genetics, lifestyle, and medical treatments. While many medications save lives, certain drugs can silently strain the heart’s pumping ability, ...

Scientists have uncovered new evidence showing how type 2 diabetes directly reshapes the human heart, altering both its energy production and physical structure.

Myocarditis has become a flashpoint in debates about COVID vaccines; however, new research suggests this rare heart ...

A Stanford-led study probes why a very small number of people develop heart inflammation shortly after mRNA COVID-19 ...

Stanford scientists have uncovered how mRNA COVID-19 vaccines can very rarely trigger heart inflammation in young men — and ...

People with "beer bellies" may have an increased risk of heart damage, raising fresh concerns about the health risks tied to extra weight around the midsection. German researchers found that men with ...