We’ve all heard warnings about BPA, a chemical found in plastics and personal care products. Studies show that nearly 90% of ...

Nearly 9 of 10 Americans have not heard of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, even though about the same proportion ...

Your brain holds an extraordinary secret that could change how you age mentally. Scientists have discovered that a specific type of exercise doesn’t just keep your mind sharp—it actually reverses ...

Researchers have created a digital topographical map of the cardiac sympathetic neural network, the region that controls the body's heart rate and its 'fight-or-flight' response. They hope this map ...

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 analysis found that a shrinking waist size was responsible for only around a third of the cardiovascular benefits in ...

Quit smoking: Chemicals from inhaling smoke damage blood vessels and your heart. Smoking raises cholesterol and blood ...

Smoking affects the lungs and other organ systems, including the heart. The carbon monoxide from tobacco reduces oxygen to the heart, causing it to beat faster to deliver oxygen to the body. Share on ...

Estrogen is a hormone typically related to reproduction and sexual characteristics, but it also promotes vascular elasticity, encourages cholesterol balance, and has anti-inflammatory properties that ...