New research from Weill Cornell Medicine has uncovered a surprising culprit underlying cardiovascular diseases in obesity and diabetes-not the presence of certain fats, but their suppression.

Every year, millions of people around the world suffer ischemic strokes that block blood flow to a region of the brain.

With two high-profile NBA stars suffering from blood clots recently, we asked doctors how they happen and if they are occurring more often.

Damian Lillard is taking blood thinners after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, and is expected to take time off ...

If your blood pressure gets too high, your anesthesiologist will administer an antihypertensive drug intravenously (through a vein) to bring it under control. Nitroglycerin is the drug commonly used, ...

Vasculitis is a group of diseases, also known as angiitis, that damage blood vessels by causing inflammation. It can affect any blood vessel anywhere in the body. Vasculitis means inflammation of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old woman whose blood pressure is normally around 135/65 mmHg. For several years now, I have one doctor who uses wrist monitors. When they take my blood pressure ...

It works by helping sodium leave the body through the urine and helping blood vessels relax. Research suggests that increasing your intake of potassium through food or supplements helps reduce ...

Artist impression of the future Danish patrol ship at sea. Note the design now features some VLS. Danske Patruljeskibe image. Danske Flådeskibe K/S will gain a strong presence in Esbjerg through the ...

The opening of the locks marks the start of the Great Lakes shipping season. The Soo Locks allow vessels to traverse the 21-foot drop in elevation of the St. Marys River. The Great Lakes shipping ...