Celine Dion sings that "my heart will go on," but how many times does it actually beat in a day or even a lifetime? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

A study published in ScienceDirect found that overnight stagnation of drinking water in household taps induces microbial ...

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 ...

Air travel may feel routine, but the changes inside an aircraft cabin can quietly stress your heart. Experts explain what ...

According to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Heart Association, 42% of U.S. adults do not understand how the heart can be impacted by other organ systems.

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 ...

A new study reveals that encapsulated heating methods, an often-used heat simulation method, significantly increase heart rates and cardiac strain compared to natural heat exposure like those ...

The procedure used to treat arrhythmias typically allows for a short recovery time, but precautions are necessary to preserve healthy heart function. Heart ablation creates little scars on heart ...

Getting prompt and effective heart attack treatment may help you avoid complications that can affect brain functions such as memory, focus, and decision making. A heart attack can damage the brain ...

Dr. Robert Bonow answers the question: 'Safe To Exercise By Myself With Angina?' — -- Question: I get angina after climbing a flight of stairs. Is it safe to exercise by myself or should I do it ...

(Reuters) -A decades-old pill remains helpful for heart attack patients even with modern treatments that can prevent lasting damage to heart muscle, two large trials have shown. Still unclear is ...