Type 2 diabetes is closely tied to heart attacks and strokes, and the risk does not stay static – it rises year by year. A study from Karolinska Institutet adds an important detail to that picture: it ...

Warner said the risk of amputation "was a chance worth taking because standing still in that pain felt like losing everything ...

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 groundbreaking coating that could make medical devices safer for millions of patients, reducing the risks associated with blood clots and dangerous bleeding. The new ...

Neural tissue normally dies quickly without oxygen. Yet bird retinas—among the most energy-demanding tissues in the animal ...

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 ...

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What do most people get wrong about varicose veins? According to a HelloNation article, the common belief that varicose veins are only a cosmetic ...

The intricate network of veins in the head and neck plays a crucial role in draining deoxygenated blood from the brain, face, and scalp, returning it to the heart for reoxygenation. Understanding the ...

Bleeding occurs when trauma damages a blood vessel. When that trauma involves your head—whether the scalp, skull, or brain—it’s considered a head injury. These head injuries range in severity from a ...

Hypertension in a person's 30s and 40s is associated with late-life cognitive decline, increasing the risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Hypertension is associated with difficulties in ...

Apples are rich in fiber and flavonoids, compounds that may support heart health and improve how blood vessels function. Current research shows regular consumption of apples can contribute to ...