Blood clots begin forming when a blood vessel is damaged and nearby cell fragments (called platelets) begin clumping together and adhering to a protein in the blood known as fibrin, explains Dr ...

Skoltech researchers have fashioned a microstructure made of modified glass fiber that could in principle function as a tiny lantern for medical probes exploring the interior of blood vessels and ...

Flavan-3-ols were also found to improve the function of the endothelium -- the inner lining of blood vessels -- which is crucial for overall cardiovascular health. This improvement occurred ...

This happens because high pressure causes blood vessels in the brain to expand, leading to pain and discomfort. If you experience headaches that don’t go away or happen often without a clear ...

Peptide lip balms are having a moment, especially for anyone wanting to hydrate, plump and smooth out their lip lines. But what are peptides, and are they worth the hype? “Peptides are short ...

THAT’S THE TERM DOCTORS USE TO DESCRIBE A WEAK SPOT IN THE WALL OF A BLOOD VESSEL. OVER TIME, THE ANEURYSM CAN GET BIGGER, FORMING A BULGE THAT CAN BURST. AND THAT CAN LEAD TO INTERNAL BLEEDING ...

JUST one energy drink or sugar-free soda containing a key ingredient could damage the brain and blood vessels, researchers have claimed. American scientists linked a common sugar substitute to a ...

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Women also had 50% higher odds of blood vessel complications and a 22% higher risk of stroke compared to men, researchers found. “This could be related to anatomical differences or the fact that ...