When people talk about having a “broken heart,” they’re more often than not referring to it in the metaphorical sense. However, for some, a broken heart is a very literal, physical condition.

Not all scars are created equal. That's the conclusion of a new study by Weizmann Institute of Science researchers: They found that two distinct types of scars, referred to as "hot" and "cold," can ...

She was diagnosed with stress cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome. You may think of a broken heart as a metaphorical idea, but this is a real condition that can bring on a sudden ...

Doctors say "broken heart syndrome" is a real condition. The scientific term is stress-induced cardiomyopathy, or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. The condition is brought on by extreme stress hormones ...

My heart is broken but I’m so grateful she is finally at peace.” The singer even dedicated his recently released memoir Unlovable to his mother, who he also paid tribute to in September on her ...

With the release of its second season, many characters have been getting illustrations to promote this new season. As with any adaptation, the Solo Leveling anime made a few changes from the ...

The Chicago Cubs didn’t get free agent third baseman Alex Bregman [insert frowny emoji]. Instead, that evil, evil Bregman went and signed with the Boston Red Sox for Aaron Judge money, earning $ ...

Broken families are a theme often explored in indie and AAA games. From dealing with abuse, losing loved ones, or mending fractured relationships, these games explore the meaning of family and the ...

In 2022, more than 941,600 Americans died from cardiovascular disease. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, according to a new report. The American Heart ...

Dr. Jeremy London is a heart surgeon and a heart attack survivor. He operates on diseased hearts, but like many people, he ignored his own symptoms of a coronary artery blockage until it became an ...

Feb. 19, 2025 — One in five older adults gets an infection up to six months after heart surgery, and women are far more likely to develop one, according to recent studies. Black patients also ...

Molecular communications in the bloodstream is a promising area of research, since the bloodstream has the ability to ...