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Blood Vessels
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Immune dysfunction mechanism discovered in stroke and heart attack patients
Every year, between 250,000 and 300,000 people in Germany suffer from a stroke or heart attack. These patients…
Replacing dinner calcium with breakfast intake could reduce heart disease risk, study finds
In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers investigated whether the quantity of calcium consumed at…
Discovery of new vascular cell type may pave way for novel strategies to treat cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and myocardial infarction, are the world’s leading causes of mortality, accounting for over 18…
Obesity and high-fat diets linked to accelerated aging in brain blood vessels
A new study conducted in mice traces how obesity and a high-fat diet may accelerate aging in the…
Earlier menopause combined with high cardiovascular risk linked to cognitive problems later
Earlier menopause combined with higher risk of cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased risk of thinking and…
Study finds elevated sodium consumption in heart disease patients
Individuals with heart disease stand to gain the most from a low-sodium diet but, on average, consume over…
Childhood BMI tied to higher blood pressure in middle age
Children and teenagers living with overweight or obesity are more likely to have high blood pressure as adults…
Unlocking clotting mechanisms in caterpillar hemolymph for medical use
Blood is a remarkable material: it must remain fluid inside blood vessels, yet clot as quickly as possible…
Researchers identify potential new approaches for early detection and treatment of atherosclerosis
Blockage of arterial blood vessels caused by atherosclerosis is largely responsible for heart attacks and strokes, which are…
Increased stiffness in aging skin may contribute to higher rates of metastatic skin cancer
Age-related changes that cause the skin to stiffen and become less elastic may also contribute to higher rates…