The function of the heart is to pump the blood that bathes and nourishes every organ of the body. The blood carries the oxygen and nutrients vital to the tissues, and it also carries waste products ...

Bradycardia refers to a resting heart rate that is slower than usual. A heart rate of fewer than 60 beats per minute (bpm) may indicate an underlying health issue, but this is not always the case.

Blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) are two important vital signs measured during a healthcare visit. Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls. Blood vessels ...

In addition to regular exercise and not smoking, diet is one of the best ways to protect your heart. That’s because inflammation, blood pressure, cholesterol, and other heart disease risk ...

From the very start of its first season, the intensity of the challenges and the sheer scale of the competition became evident. Among the participants, Jeremy Grant quickly emerged as a standout ...

Coronary artery bypass surgery is a procedure to treat coronary heart disease. There are various types, including multiple bypass and minimally invasive. The medical name for coronary artery or ...

Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has expressed his dismay at the BBC scrapping some of the customised cars from his era of the show. The TV presenter, 64, hosted the popular motor show ...

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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) during the first half against Bowling Green at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, Nov ...