Researchers at McMaster University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of hematology, providing an explanation for spontaneous and unusual blood-clotting that continues to occur despite ...

A research team has revealed that cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, increases the synthesis of hyaluronan in vascular endothelial ...

Blood clots form in response to signals from the lungs of cancer patients -- not from other organ sites, as previously thought -- according to a preclinical study. Clots are the second-leading cause ...

For the first time, scientists have used real-time imaging to track tiny pieces of microplastics as they moved through the brain blood vessels of mice. As detailed in a recent paper published in the ...

One of the oldest tricks in the book, a cold-spoon massage can work wonders on puffy eyes. “A cold-spoon massage is one of ...

Ice baths can improve recovery, resilience and vitality. Like any wellness practice, though, the benefits are subjective ...

“Vaping can decrease saliva production, resulting in dry mouth and throat, which raises the risk of cavities, gum disease, ...

Instead, keep your water at room temperature or even warmer. In addition, limit caffeine and alcohol, both of which may ...

All three were hooked up to machines that provided a readout of their vital signs, and all three were prepared to have a ...

Vasculitis is a rare condition that constricts blood vessels and can lead to loss of function or degeneration of certain parts of the body. In the case of Jayne Hardman, the disorder took her nose ...

while peripheral adrenergic inhibitors reduce nerve impulses that constrict blood vessels. Vasodilators play a direct role in widening blood vessels to lower pressure, providing immediate relief ...

A blood transfusion involves receiving donated blood or blood parts into your body through one of your blood vessels. A needle is put into a vein, often in the arm. The needle is attached to a thin, ...