The brain depends on a constant supply of oxygen, delivered through an intricate network of tiny blood ... larger vessels can have devastating consequences, less is understood about the effects of ...

The endothelium is a cell layer that lines the body’s blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. These cells are necessary to maintain healthy organs, tissues, and overall body function. The cells of the ...

director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology and associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital Broken blood vessels are overgrowths of capillaries—i.e., small blood vessels, ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States; responsible for about one in every five female deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD With petechiae, you may notice tiny red, purple, or brown spots that occur when ...

Eating an apple a day may not lower blood pressure overnight, but research shows whole apples support healthier arteries, reduce inflammation, and improve long-term heart health.

When adults became angry after remembering past experiences, the function of cells lining the blood vessels was negatively impaired, which may restrict blood flow, according to a new study. Previous ...

Chronic kidney disease is a growing health concern affecting about 1 in 10 Swedes. The condition involves a gradual decline ...

Lupus can affect multiple parts of your body, including your blood vessels. When they become inflamed, that’s called vasculitis. Vasculitis isn’t the most common complication of lupus. But anyone with ...

Regular daily exercise can lower your blood pressure by strengthening your heart and improving the elasticity and function of blood vessels. Engaging in moderate-intensity exercise on most days of the ...