Smithsonian Magazine

After a Heart Attack, the Brain’s Response Might Make Recovery Harder. Cutting Some Communication Between the Organs Could Help

So, he and his colleagues induced heart attacks in mice and examined responses in the vagus nerve, which carries signals ...

Scientists shed new light on the brain's role in heart attack

Researchers discovered a feedback loop between nerve cells, the immune system and the heart. They think it shows promise as a ...

Staying up late is linked to poorer heart health. Here’s what night owls need to know

Adults — especially women — who stay up late have a worse cardiovascular health score and a higher risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.

Sleep timing could directly impact chances of heart attack or stroke, study suggests

New research reveals evening people experience circadian misalignment that may lead to cardiovascular problems, affecting ...

Uini Atonio: French prop forced to retire from rugby union after suffering heart attack

France star Uini Atonio has been forced to retire after suffering a heart attack; he remains in intensive care in hospital; ...

Cold snap in Commonwealth prompts warnings about hypothermia, heart attack dangers

The frigid weather that's hitting the Commonwealth comes with a laundry list of possible health risks.

Scientists Found Evidence That Your Heart Can Repair Itself

This unexpected ability opens the door for scientists to stimulate cellular mitosis and improve heart function after an ...

A warning for women who ‘silently suffer’ with heart disease

For decades, heart disease has been the leading cause of death for both men and women; yet women face a higher risk of death ...