No, we’re not joking — your calf muscles are called the ‘second heart.’ Here's why

Your calf muscles are often referred to as the 'second heart' because they play a crucial role in pumping blood around the ...

Cytokinetics to Present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced that Robert I. Blum, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to ...
Verywell Health

12 High-Protein Fish That Support Muscle and Heart Health

Learn about 12 top protein-rich fish for a healthier diet. From tuna to sea bass, discover nutrient benefits and safe choices ...
Science Daily

This tiny nerve may help keep the heart young

A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that ...

Cardiovascular Heart Disease: From Molecular Mechanisms to Lifestyle Medicine

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading global cause of death, and we break down its pathology, risk factors, and the ...

Do marathons damage your heart? Decade-long study shows no long-term cardiac harm

A marathon pushes the human body close to its limits. Legs tire, lungs burn and the heart works hard for hours on end. For ...
Health.com

Foods and Drinks That Prevent Muscle Cramps

Courtney Southwick is a writer focusing on health, nutrition, and disease. She has been blogging for the past two years at CourtneySouthwick.com. She writes blogs and articles for online publications ...
IEEE

Optical Flow-Enhanced Mamba U-Net for Cardiac Phase Detection in Ultrasound Videos

Abstract: The detection of cardiac phase in ultrasound videos, identifying end-systolic (ES) and end-diastolic (ED) frames, is a critical step in assessing cardiac function, monitoring structural ...