Arteries become clogged. Blood flow is restricted and oxygen is cut off. The result is a heart attack, the world's leading cause of death.

Researchers discovered a feedback loop between nerve cells, the immune system and the heart. They think it shows promise as a target for future therapies.

In mice, blocking heart-to-brain signals improved healing after a heart attack, hinting at new targets for cardiac therapy.

Deaths from heart disease and stroke are declining, but still kill more Americans than any other cause, according to new data ...

The Government is seeking to pass a 'remedial order' to repeal immunity provisions from Northern Irelandlegacy legislation.