The human heart can lose up to one-third of its cardiomyocyte (heart muscle cells) following a severe heart attack, but a new study found that the heart can regrow these cells following ischemia.

The early bird may not only catch the proverbial worm but also have a healthier heart, new research suggests. People who naturally stay up late, self-described night owls, are likelier to have poor ...

After a heart attack, the heart “talks” to the brain. And that conversation may make recovery worse. Shutting down nerve cells that send messages from injured heart cells to the brain boosted the ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) thickens the left ventricle in your heart, which can make pumping blood harder and raise the risk of complications if untreated. HCM symptoms can be mild or absent ...

Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a rare condition where the heart walls thicken at the left ventricle’s apex, making it harder for the ventricle to pump. Symptoms are often vague or absent, but ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...