New research published in Nature has shown that after experiencing a heart attack, the heart sends signals to the brain to increase amounts of deep sleep and promote healing. The study used a mouse ...

Heart Attack: Heart attack was considered only a problem of the elderly, now it is rapidly affecting the youth as well. The fast changing lifestyle, deteriorating diet and constant rush have become a ...

The human heart works quietly in the background, beating around 100,000 times a day. Most people notice it only during exercise, stress, or illness. Yet doctors say one simple number, the resting ...

Microscopy images of monocytes in the brain of a mouse after a heart attack. Schematic of hypothesized mechanism: after a heart attack, monocytes are released from the bone marrow and recruited to the ...

What Is the Heart Conduction System? The heart conduction system is made up of cells, nodes, and signals that help your heart to beat. In fact, the cardiac conduction system is responsible for our ...

Heart rhythm problems aren’t always obvious. UTMB Health experts explain subtle arrhythmia symptoms, when to see a doctor and advanced treatment options.