New game-changing procedures are saving hearts and lives.One of the biggest medical advances allows doctors to replace heart valves without open-heart surgery.Old heart valves are replaced with new ...

The heart valves play a vital role in ensuring blood flows correctly through the heart and the rest of the body. If they do not function correctly, a person may require surgery to replace the damaged ...

The thought of having heart surgery can be frightening no matter the odds, but as science continues to press forward, the advancement of minimally invasive procedures is changing the outlook for ...

WASHINGTON — The Federal Railroad Administration on Friday ordered rail tank car owners to replace defective valves that cause oil to spill from moving trains and never approved for installation on ...