“An arrhythmia is a problem with the heart’s electrical system, which controls how the heart beats,” explains Segal.

Your heart beats billions of times in a lifetime, tirelessly pumping blood, supporting life, and adapting to activity. Learn about its rhythms, lifespan, and importance in overall health.

The shrew's resting heart rate can reach up to 17 beats per second, equivalent to about 1,020 beats per minute. In comparison, the average human resting heart rate is around 60 to 100 beats per ...

After surviving breast cancer twice, Judy Riede was living an active life in Wyoming when sudden heart failure changed everything. Told she had only months to live, she was offered a last-chance ...

That heart-skipping-a-beat feeling we often attribute to love or excitement might be more than just a romantic notion. Let's ...

The fitness-focused Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 up the ante with noise cancellation, wireless charging, and heart rate monitoring, for bass-forward earbuds that excel at the gym.

A recent study from the University of Miami has revealed new insights into how blood pressure affects our brain as we get ...

An out-of-sync electrical system in the heart can cause extra beats called PVCs. They are usually benign, but a Bucks County man learned they can also be a sign of heart failure.

A new do-it-yourself heart monitor, the ePatch by Philips, is being given to patients on the NHS to help diagnose heart ...

Opinion: The heart of scientific progress beats for all of us It takes money, time and patience, but constant investment in medical science helps millions of people to thrive ...

New research from Virginia Tech has revealed why certain heart rhythm medications, like flecainide, can become risky when blood sodium levels drop. These drugs are commonly used to treat atrial ...