Type 2 diabetes becomes more dangerous to the heart the longer a person has it. Researchers found that after several years, ...

Researchers have developed a new platform that can replicate different types of blood vessel structures. Blood vessels are less like straight pipes and more like a crowded city road map, with turns, ...

Scientists have made an important discovery about the relationship between hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and immune response evasion. Their findings show how certain HSCs have regulatory functions ...

Researchers show how beige fat communicates with blood vessels and helps keep blood pressure in a healthy range.

Beige fat surrounding blood vessels actively works to keep high blood pressure in check, according to a new study in mice, promoting healthy vascular function even during obesity. The findings support ...

Learn how zinc affects blood vessel function, what research shows about zinc supplements and blood pressure, and who may or may not benefit.

Obesity and high blood pressure directly raise dementia risk, showing early lifestyle choices protect brain health.

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Calcium supplements may slightly lower blood pressure.It does this by supporting blood vessel function and by reducing parathyroid hormone ...