ROCHESTER, Minn. -- You may have heard of the mind-body connection: the broad concept that thoughts and feelings, especially those related to stress, can influence physical health. Mohamad Alkhouli, M ...

The secret to a healthier and "younger" heart lies in the vagus nerve. A recent study coordinated by the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa and published in Science Translational Medicine ...

Robert A. Harrington, MD: Hi. I’m Bob Harrington from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, and I’m here at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in New Orleans. It’s been a great ...

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A researcher at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is shedding new light on the powerful connection between the heart and the brain, revealing that it’s not ...

Arteries become clogged. Blood flow is restricted and oxygen is cut off. The result is a heart attack, the world's leading cause of death. The conventional approach to studying and treating these ...

Heart attacks are often thought of as a plumbing issue, the result of a blockage preventing blood from flowing through one of the heart’s major thoroughfares. But scientists studying the heart’s ...

New findings reveal a potential connection between serotonin activity and the progression of a widespread heart valve ...

As we celebrate love on Valentine's Day, it's clear that love is not just an emotion—it's a biological and evolutionary necessity. The brain releases neurochemicals, the heart regulates emotions, and ...

The discovery comes from the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, published in Science Translational Medicine. Results demonstrate that restoring the connection between the heart and the right vagus ...