Some hearts are round, others more elongated, and as it turns out, these differences aren't just simple curiosities; they ...

A new study has revealed that the shape of the heart is influenced in part by genetics and may help predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

A new multi-national study has revealed that the shape of the heart is influenced in part by genetics and may help predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

“We've long known that size and volume of the heart matter, but by examining shape, we’re uncovering new insights into genetic risks," she explained in a university news release. The finding ...

Scientists are probing how a person's genes direct the shape of their heart, and how that might influence risk for heart ...