Sept 16 (Reuters) - The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the ...

Elite athletes, like Damar Hamlin, undergo regular heart screenings to detect hidden risks, even when appearing physically ...

Students will be required to have an electrocardiogram (EKG) as part of their sports physical starting at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. The goal is to catch undiagnosed heart conditions ...

Myocardial fibrosis was detected in 47.2% of asymptomatic male veteran endurance athletes and was associated with a nearly fivefold increased risk for ventricular arrhythmia, a study found. During ...

BOSTON — High school athletes in Massachusetts would be required to undergo cardiac tests to screen for heart conditions under a new proposal on Beacon Hill that would mandate that health insurers ...

Scar tissue in the heart was associated with abnormal heart rhythms among healthy, long-time male endurance athletes age 50 or older, potentially increasing their risk of sudden cardiac death, ...

Men face higher chronic disease rates after 40. Learn which medical tests doctors say are vital for preventing heart attacks, ...

EPA- and DHA-rich oils boosted athletes’ omega-3 index and eased exercise strain, but the supplements offered no extra edge in time trial performance. Study: Six weeks of either EPA-rich or DHA-rich ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new Florida law now makes it mandatory for new student-athletes to get their heart checked before they can play a sport in high school. They will be required to have an ...