The inner surface of blood vessels is lined by a wafer-thin layer of cells known as the endothelium, which forms a crucial barrier between blood and the surrounding tissue. The single-layered cell ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most prevalent form of heart disease, affecting approximately 18 million adults in the ...

Regular daily exercise can lower your blood pressure by strengthening your heart and improving the elasticity and function of blood vessels. Engaging in moderate-intensity exercise on most days of the ...

The aging of the innermost cell layer of blood vessels leads to cardiovascular diseases. Researchers have now shown for the first time that intestinal bacteria and their metabolites contribute ...

High blood pressure in midlife speeds up cognitive decline and is a risk factor for mild cognitive impairment and dementia in later life.

Taking a daily supplement of lycopene — a compound found in tomatoes and other foods — may improve the function of blood vessels in people with cardiovascular disease, according to a new study, but ...

Chronic kidney disease is a gradual, irreversible loss of kidney function caused by diabetes, hypertension, or ageing. It ...