That's because chronic exposure to tetrachloroethylene (a.k.a. perchloroethylene or PCE) may raise the risk of liver scarring ...

Heart disease is the biggest killer in the Western world. A part of the problem is that even if one survives a heart attack, damage to the heart muscle results in the formation of thick scar tissue ...

Researchers at the University of Arizona found a previously unknown type of immune cell that appears to drive fibrosis, the buildup of scar tissue that can damage organs and lead ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino has confirmed that Lionel Messi will not be fit for Sunday's game against Florida rival Orlando City, after revealing that the World ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Scar tissue, also known as fibrosis, is the scourge of medical ...

Lionel Messi will not suit up for Inter Miami's match against Orlando City on Sunday, coach Gerardo Martino confirmed Friday, per ESPN. The former FC Barcelona star is reportedly dealing with a scar ...

When someone suffers a heart attack, their heart is left permanently scarred and thus less capable of pumping blood. According to a new study, however, a protein injection could help undo such damage.

New UCLA research conducted in mice could explain why some people suffer more extensive scarring than others after a heart attack. The study, published in the journal Cell, reveals that a protein ...