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

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 ...

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.

We are all creatures of habit, tending to follow whatever routine seems the most doable. We forget that this scenario also applies to exercise, which can leave the body out of balance.

Let's be honest, most of us dread leg days. But if you skip it regularly, you are missing out on incredible cardiometabolic benefits, says Dr London.

Chronic, mild dehydration quietly increases the workload on your cardiovascular system. Even mild dehydration reduces blood ...

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 ...

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 ...