Each 2.54 square centimetre (a square inch) of human skin has six metres (20ft) of blood vessels. Veins hold about 65 per cent of the body's blood and have one-way valves tohelp blood move.

High blood pressure stands among the leading causes of stroke, yet many people fail to recognize the critical importance of ...

The same mechanisms involved in COVID-related cardiovascular events are responsible for COVID-related myocarditis.

George Washington died after his physician treated his sore throat with bloodletting, but don't let that stop you from ...

Physical activity is vital in maintaining cardiovascular health by promoting healthy blood vessels, a healthy heart, and an efficient circulatory system. It primarily contributes to maintaining an ...

Around 5.6 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, which is an all-time high, according to Diabetes UK ...

Known as varicose veins, these blood vessels ... worse than the disease, take heart. Times are changing. "We now use duplex ultrasound to look at the circulatory system of the leg," Weiss says.

New research shows that women who hit menopause later in life have healthier blood vessels and mitochondria and a different composition of metabolites in their blood than those who stop menstruating ...

The allure of crispy, golden-brown fried foods continues to influence dietary choices worldwide, despite mounting evidence ...

Scientists have discovered that the tiny blood vessels in the eye could provide important clues about a person’s risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. In a large study, researchers identified ...