New research suggests that regular aerobic exercise doesn’t just benefit the heart muscle, but subtly rewires the nerves that control how the heart works. Regular physical activity does more than ...

In a decades-long effort, researchers have discovered how to tweak the molecular pathways that turn heart muscle motors up or ...

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.

People with hidden pockets of fat in their muscles – similar to so-called marbling in beef – are at a higher risk of dying from heart attacks or heart failure regardless of their body weight, ...

Researchers have investigated the effect of increased cell temperature on the contractility of skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle by heating the muscle proteins using advanced microscopical techniques ...

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 ...

Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are showing incredible short-term benefits – from boosted metabolic health to pain relief to addiction and cognitive health. These are really ...

For years, people taking one of the world’s most common heart drugs have described the same nagging side effect: sore, aching ...

According to Friday's announcement, the transplant was performed on 10 patients, and no major safety issues were confirmed.

Myocarditis has become a flashpoint in debates about COVID vaccines; however, new research suggests this rare heart ...

The human body is a wonderous thing, especially when you consider how intricate and efficient each bodily system is. For instance, an adult’s blood vessels could encircle the earth 2.5 times if ...

Sudden cardiac arrest may occur in various conditions when someone, while active (playing basketball or walking with friends) ...