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 ...

Swedish researchers have developed two types of 3D bioprinting technology to artificially generate skin containing blood ...

Red blood cell disorders refer to conditions that affect either the number or function of red blood cells (RBCs). Also known as erythrocytes, RBCs are concave, disc-shaped cells that move through ...

Nine of the 10 most common cancer deaths in Australia are caused by solid tumors, but in most cases it's the cancer's spread ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Some months ago, my doctor used a QuantaFlo test to measure circulation in my legs. My result was low — 0.69 versus the normal range of 0.9-1.40. I was not surprised, as poor ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which plaque builds up in the arteries. Plaque is made of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and fibrous tissues. When plaque builds up in the arteries, ...