A research team has successfully tested a blood substitute in animals, and human trials may not be far off. The powdered ...

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. But about 80 percent of cases are considered preventable.

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Regular exercise is essential for individuals with high blood pressure. But how best to track it? With this Apple Watch feature, it's never been easier.

Most U.S. adults have a "heart age" several years older than their chronological age - sometimes by more than a decade.

The team found that, for many in the sample, the risk age of their heart was greater than their chronological age. On average ...