By cradling strangers’ infants in the neonatal unit, I regained faith in the value of small acts of tenderness.

New moms who’ve just had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the coming weeks and months, a new study suggests. Women ...

A new study found they are twice as likely to be admitted to hospital with heart problems in the 12 months after birth.

Recombination events in many organisms are concentrated in highly localized areas termed 'hot spots'. Hot spots can be detected by statistical analysis of genetic variation, analysis of pedigrees ...

Research in models such as mice suggests that transposable elements play a crucial role in cellular plasticity, but it is still uncertain whether this is a universal feature across all mammalian ...

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.

Other potentially problematic medical products and devices are collagen sutures, bandages with mammalian-derived adhesives, and bioprosthetic heart valves, which are made from cow or pig tissue.

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 ...

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 ...