Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dense fibrous connective tissue Many of the body's processes slow down or falter as we get older, including tissue regeneration.

Healing from any injury involves a delicate balance between scarring and inflammation — two processes that can wreak havoc as well as make repairs. When the injury is to the brain, the balance is that ...

Keloids are raised, overgrown scars that can develop after skin injuries or surgery, often extending beyond the original wound boundaries. For many people, keloids are more than just a cosmetic ...

According to the latest statistics from the National Cancer Institute, more than 60% of cancer patients are 65 or older and the median age at diagnosis is 66. In fact, age is the largest risk factor ...

Jen Davis (left) and Bella Reichardt (right) conducting research in a lab for genetic engineering of heart fibroblasts.at the UW Medicine Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration Medicine. Fibroblasts ...

Heart failure (HF) is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, affecting millions of people and placing an enormous burden on healthcare systems. The disease occurs when the heart ...