A study reveals that inflammation associated with Marfan syndrome increases vulnerability to neurological diseases and complications following strokes, as demonstrated in animal models.
Researchers have found a way to observe clotting activity in blood as it happens -- without needing invasive procedures. Using a new type of microscope and...
One of the world's leading causes of irreversible vision loss could begin with elevated eye pressure, according to a recent study.
That fit people have a reduced risk of premature death from various diseases is a recurring result in many studies. New research shows that people with...
We might have another reason to enjoy our daily cup of tea or small piece of dark chocolate, as a new study has found that naturally...
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the heart could help to detect a life-threatening heart disease and enable clinicians to better predict which patients are most...
The risk of death or complications from the stress-related heart condition associated with stressful events, such as the death of a loved one -- called Takotsubo...
People who are given a vaccine for shingles have a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease, according to...
Investigators have discovered a new pathway that may lead to a treatment for high blood pressure and aortic aneurysms. By creating a new laboratory model for...
The Haenyeo, a group of all-female divers from the Korean island of Jeju, are renowned for their ability to dive in frigid waters without the aid...