A research team drawn from collaborators across the USA has developed a super-resolution photoacoustic imaging method that ...

How do blood vessels stay strong, flexible, and responsive to the body's changing need for oxygen and nutrients? The answer lies not only in biology—but also in physics. Researchers at Åbo Akademi ...

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, nearly 10 million people aged 40 and older have Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). PAD may cause poor circulation. People who are older than ...

Fruits and vegetables that contain salicylates may act as natural blood thinners. Salicylates are chemical compounds found in certain plants. They act as antiplatelet agents, which prevent platelets ...

Measuring blood flow in the brain is critical for understanding response to a range of neurological problems, including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and vascular dementia. Obtaining such ...

Dr. Tiziano Barbui explains how excess blood cell production in certain myeloproliferative neoplasms can impair circulation and why treatments like phlebotomy are used. Excess blood cell production in ...

Maintaining good, natural blood circulation in the legs, is important as part of overall vascular health, to prevent such complications as swelling, pain, and varicose veins that can affect life ...

Good circulation is vital for a healthy and well-functioning body. The circulation system delivers oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and immune cells to every cell in the body, while removing waste like ...