Scientists have identified two subtypes of lung blood vessel cells. One subtype expresses more genes involved in inflammation and the regulation of the immune response; the other expresses more genes ...

The reduction in risk is potentially significant. Lowering the amount of cholesterol in the blood by a mere 1 millimole per ...

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, affecting 1 in 4 people during their lifetime. Stroke happens when blood ...

A new study links blood type to risk of stroke before 60. The study found that people with blood type A are more likely to suffer a stroke before the age of 60 than those with blood type O. This study ...

This new imaging technique, when applied to humans, could both improve our understanding of the circulatory system (veins, ...

The answer came in 2023, thanks in part to the family of a patient who had a complete loss of brain function. After learning ...

Even brief periods of anger can impair blood vessel function, which may increase the risk of heart disease, a new study suggests. Feeling angry reduced blood pressure function in healthy adult ...

Not being able to catch your breath is scary, but shortness of breath can occur in a wide range of medical conditions, including high blood pressure and pulmonary hypertension. Share on Pinterest ...

Every bit of activity counts when it comes to heart health. (Getty Images) Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, a condition that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Of ...