Your calf muscles are often referred to as the 'second heart' because they play a crucial role in pumping blood around the ...

A new year is the perfect time to focus on your most important muscle — your heart. Experts say consistent movement and ...

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.

Review clinical classifications, diagnostic procedures, and management strategies for cardiomyopathy and heart failure in this comprehensive overview.

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 ...

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 ...

Type 2 diabetes doesn’t just raise the risk of heart disease—it physically reshapes the heart itself. Researchers studying ...

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading global cause of death, and we break down its pathology, risk factors, and the ...

There is still a debate about very high-level endurance exercise. While most recreational runners show no lasting harm, some ...