Few experiences are as universally difficult as navigating a breakup. The emotional landscape can feel desolate, marked by sadness, anger, confusion, and a deep sense of loss. It’s a period of intense ...

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 ...

Source: Art by Alexi Berry. Used with permission. In 1971 the Bee Gees had their first hit song asking, "How do you mend a broken heart?" They compare the task to stopping rain from falling or the sun ...

Feel free to cry over a pint of ice cream — but it’s not what’s going to mend your broken heart. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy — commonly known as broken heart syndrome — is a very real condition that is ...

The heart is the seat of emotion. The heart is the symbol of love. Our language is full of words and terms that tie the heart to love, or the opposite. You’re all familiar with the term heartthrob, ...

He headed to Hershey for repairs. In 2002, the Willow Street kindergarten graduate under went open heart surgery at Hershey Medical Center to close a hole in his heart or a congenital cardiovascular ...

When stress, fear or sadness weigh on us, our hearts can suffer — even break. But there are ways to mend our broken hearts. This hour, TED speakers share stories and ideas about soothing heartache.

A protein that stimulates repair in the mouse heart is described in a paper published online by Nature this week. If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by ...