Researchers at the University of Toronto's Institute of Biomedical Engineering have found that studying blood flow in leg ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Heart sounds are the noises made as blood moves through the heart with each ...

Alcohol is a part of many people’s lives and can be hard to avoid. However, drinking more than the recommended amount can be harmful to your heart and general health. While there is no completely safe ...

It started as a respiratory illness – or so everyone thought. But it quickly became apparent that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was so much more. "Since the beginning, the virus showed a ...

People with COPD experience changes in their bodies. It starts with damage to the airways and tiny sacs in your lungs. That progresses to a wet cough and difficulty breathing, which can then get ...

Your doctor might request an electrocardiogram (EKG) to determine whether your shortness of breath is being caused by a heart condition as opposed to a lung problem. Over time, the breathing ...

A heart-lung machine is a piece of medical equipment that temporarily takes over the work of the heart and lungs, circulating oxygenated blood throughout the body. Also called a cardiopulmonary bypass ...

The heart has two “sides.” The right side of the heart accepts “used” blood that is returning from the tissues of the body, and pumps that blood into the lungs, where it is replenished with oxygen.

Ultimately, lives were saved when the heart and lungs of 34-year-old Malga Naveen, who had been deemed brain dead after a horrific accident, were successfully transferred over the Hyderabad Metro ...

The hospital’s medical team successfully harvested five of Naveen’s organs, including kidneys, liver, lungs, heart, and corneas. Out of these, three organs were utilised for in-house patients ...

Heart, lungs and legs are all required for the most basic warm-ups. A 15-minute walk, jog, bike or other cardio, depending on your abilities, is the perfect way to do this. Squat Pyramid ...

Air pollution doesn’t just stop at irritating your lungs, it can lead to serious heart and lung diseases. Let’s understand everything about air pollution and its effects on lungs and heart, so you can ...