Second-year students at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston will soon participate in a unique education experience using classroom computers converted into human hearts. Sort of. The ...

Heart valves allow blood to flow one way and prevent it from flowing in the wrong direction. The tricuspid valve controls blood flow between the right atrium and right ventricle. The bicuspid or ...

Share on Pinterest Joanne Matos, a 37-year-old mother of two, lives with congestive heart failure, a form of cardiovascular disease. Image Provided by Joanne Matos Nearly 6.7 million adults ages 20 ...

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins caused by weakened valves that allow blood to pool. While often a cosmetic issue, they can pose health risks like blood clots and skin ulcers. Self-care ...

Valvular regurgitation is when blood flows backward through the chambers of your heart. It can be mild and not cause symptoms, or it can be life threatening. Your heart is a muscular organ that ...

Mitral valve regurgitation is a common heart valve condition in which the mitral valve cannot close properly. Cardiologists may implant mitral valve clips to help the valve close effectively. Mitral ...

The fitness world was left shocked by the sudden demise of renowned Indian bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman, fondly known as “The He-Man of India.” The 42-year-old from Jalandhar, Punjab, who won the ...