Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from your heart. They have thick walls and a muscular layer that keeps your blood moving. Arteries can be as wide as a nickel (about two centimeters). They are the ...

The endothelium is a cell layer that lines the body’s blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. These cells are necessary to maintain healthy organs, tissues, and overall body function. The cells of the ...

director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology and associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital Broken blood vessels are overgrowths of capillaries—i.e., small blood vessels, ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States; responsible for about one in every five female deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD With petechiae, you may notice tiny red, purple, or brown spots that occur when ...

Scientists at the University of North Texas report a breakthrough in building tiny, lab-grown replicas of human organs. These replicas, called organoids, can mimic some functions and structures of ...

A new study has revealed a new culprit in the formation of brain hemorrhages that does not involve injury to the blood vessels, as previously believed. Researchers discovered that interactions between ...

Lupus can affect multiple parts of your body, including your blood vessels. When they become inflamed, that’s called vasculitis. Vasculitis isn’t the most common complication of lupus. But anyone with ...

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Eating an apple a day may not lower blood pressure overnight, but research shows whole apples support healthier arteries, ...