Loss of the Y chromosome in aging men is widespread and increasingly linked to serious diseases, challenging assumptions that ...

Parkinson's doesn't just affect movement and the brain – it may also impact the heart, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Scientists from Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine ...

Hypertension and heart failure affect millions worldwide. Yet in many patients, doctors cannot fully explain why the heart ...

Scientists have identified how specific genetic changes function in cells to influence disease risk and other human health ...

Rapidly testing hundreds of thousands of DNA sequences, scientists identified specific genetic variations contributing to blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.

New research from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University shows that the heart has a mini-brain -- its own nervous system that controls the heartbeat. A better understanding of this system, ...

Heart disease may contribute to changes in sexual function, such as reduced libido, vaginal dryness, or erectile dysfunction. However, sexual activity is safe and healthy for most people with heart ...