There is evidence that the ancient Egyptians were studying the human circulatory system as early as the 16th century BC. The human heart is a very strong muscle that pumps blood around the body.

Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, ...

Is your heart getting the care it deserves? Learn from a dietitian's top tips on how to protect your heart with everyday food choices and lifestyle changes.

Naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols found in some food and drink may improve blood pressure and the health of ...

Ochsner Health and STEM NOLA are teaming up to present a hands-on learning experience for kids focused on the heart and circulatory system. The STEM Saturday event will give young participants a ...

A new study has found that consuming naturally occurring compounds found in tea, apples, dark chocolate and cocoa powder can ...

Cardiologists at Jefferson Health have stressed the importance of exercise for heart health - and shared exactly how much you ...

In a DCD transplant, the heart comes from a donor whose circulatory and respiratory functions have stopped but who did not meet criteria for brain death. "The first heart transplants performed in ...

In the Living Well podcast, cardiologist Dr Darius Farzad answered questions about the best ways to support heart health. He ...

Diseases of the circulatory system (ICD10 codes: I00-I99) is the collective term for cardiovascular diseases (heart diseases and diseases of the arteries, arterioles and capilaries). These include ...