After a heart attack, cardiologists can reopen blocked vessels and restore blood flow, but the muscle cells that died will never be replaced.

When heart muscle gets damaged, the result is often permanent. Unlike other muscles in the body, the heart has long been believed to lack the ability to heal itself. But recent research suggests that ...

Japan has approved two stem cell-based therapies for treating Parkinson's disease and heart failure in a world first, through ...

The heart is the body's hardest-working muscle. Whether you're awake or asleep, or exercising or resting, your heart is always at work. It pumps blood through arteries to deliver oxygen to organs and ...

New injection helps body produce heart protecting hormone for weeks after heart attack, improving recovery potential.

Some heart failure patients with artificial hearts have been able to regenerate heart muscle, potentially paving the way for future heart failure treatment options, according to a study published Nov.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chest pain can be disconcerting, but it’s important to remember that not all discomfort signals a serious health condition like a ...

Study shows greater muscle area in men leads increased risk of heart disease; it's different for muscle density. Body composition -- often expressed as the amount of fat in relation to muscle -- is ...

Just in time for Heart Month, the laboratory of University de Montréal medical professor and CHU Sainte-Justine researcher Rubén Marín‑Juez has unveiled the first comprehensive atlas of coronary ...

Taking the stairs could be a straightforward way to assess your heart health. Experts emphasize that your breathing and heart rate's recovery time post-exercise reflects your cardiovascular condition.

For people who have survived a heart attack, the notion of one shot in the arm to help the heart heal, for weeks after, may ...

Stem cell therapy, or regenerative medicine, uses stem cells or their derivatives to repair, replace, or regenerate diseased, ...