Ancient Chinese Herb Mix May Help Prevent Heart Disease
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal medicine called Simiaoyong'an Decoction to see if it could help prevent heart disease caused by clogged …
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Why Getting Older Makes Strokes More Dangerous
When blood vessels get blocked, your brain has backup routes to get blood flow. Scientists studied how well these backup routes work in young versus old mice, …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Protect Blood Vessels from Fatty Diet Damage
Researchers discovered that shikonin, a natural compound found in certain plants, may help protect blood vessels from damage caused by eating too much fatty …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Protect Eyes from Diabetes Damage?
Researchers investigated whether taking vitamin D supplements could help protect the eyes of people with diabetic retinopathy, a serious eye condition caused …
Read MoreBody Weight, Heart Health, and Inflammation May Be Linked to Depression
A large study of over 17,000 American adults found that people with higher body weight, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and signs of body inflammation were more …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Affect Baby's Heart Health Later
Researchers discovered that when pregnant and nursing mothers eat a high-fat diet, it can cause lasting changes in their sons' blood vessels that make them …
Read MoreCommon Heart Drug May Protect Blood Vessels From Damage
Researchers studied how rosuvastatin, a medication commonly used to lower cholesterol, protects the body's blood vessels from damage. Using mice and laboratory …
Read MoreNew Protein Discovery May Help Fight Heart Disease
Scientists discovered that a protein called RasGRP3 may help protect blood vessels from inflammation and reduce the buildup of fatty deposits that cause heart …
Read MoreWhy Diabetes Damages Heart Blood Vessels and How Vitamin C May Help
Researchers discovered that people with diabetes have lower levels of a protein called TET2 in their heart's tiny blood vessels, which makes blood flow …
Read MoreSlow Blood Flow Damages Artery Walls and Causes Heart Disease
Scientists discovered how slow-moving blood in curved arteries damages the cells that line blood vessels, leading to heart disease. When blood moves slowly …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb May Help Fight Diabetes Heart Disease
Researchers studied a traditional Chinese medicine called Tangzhiqing (TZQ) to understand how it might help people with diabetes who develop heart and blood …
Read MoreHow Three Medicines Together May Protect Your Brain from Fatty Diet Damage
Eating a high-fat diet can damage blood vessels and harm memory and thinking skills, a condition called vascular dementia. Scientists tested three different …
Read MoreNew Spirulina Compound May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a natural compound from spirulina (a type of algae) called SP6 may help prevent type 2 diabetes by fixing how the body handles …
Read MoreNew Way to Stop Blood Vessels From Getting Old
Scientists discovered that blocking a protein called SRC might help prevent blood vessels from aging too quickly. Using mice and lab-grown cells, researchers …
Read MoreHow Blood Vessel Cells Control Weight and Diabetes Risk
Scientists discovered that a protein called FUNDC1 in blood vessel cells plays a major role in how our bodies handle extra food and develop obesity and type 2 …
Read MoreNew Discovery: Blocking a Cell Channel May Prevent Heart Disease
Scientists discovered that a tiny channel in blood vessel cells called LRRC8A plays a big role in heart disease development. When researchers removed this …
Read MoreWhy Extra Weight May Make It Harder to Get Pregnant
Scientists discovered that obesity disrupts blood flow in the ovaries, which could explain why overweight women have more trouble getting pregnant. Using …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Shows Promise in Fighting Heart Disease
Researchers discovered that a natural substance called sweroside may help prevent heart disease by reducing inflammation in blood vessels. Using mice bred to …
Read MoreFish Oil May Help Your Heart and Muscles Work Better
Scientists reviewed recent studies about omega-3 fatty acids (the healthy fats found in fish) and how they affect your heart and muscles. They found that …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Protect Blood Vessels in Pregnancy Diabetes
Researchers discovered that coptisine, a natural compound found in a traditional Chinese herb called goldthread, may help protect blood vessels from damage …
Read MoreExercise Helps Fix Blood Vessel Damage From Heart Disease
Scientists discovered that two types of exercise—intense workouts and steady-paced workouts—can help repair damage to blood vessels caused by early heart …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Your Heart in Polluted Areas
Researchers in Thailand studied 47 people with high blood pressure living in areas with dirty air to see how food choices and habits affect their heart health. …
Read MoreNew Treatment Shows Promise for Fixing Damaged Blood Vessels
Scientists created a new treatment that uses sound waves to help blood vessels stay healthy and prevent heart disease. The treatment combines a natural …
Read MoreWhat Women Should Know About TMAO and Heart Health
Researchers studied how certain foods eaten by women after menopause affect chemicals in the body that might increase heart disease risk. They found that …
Read MoreRed Wine Compound May Help Prevent Hardening of Blood Vessels
Researchers discovered that resveratrol, a natural compound found in red wine and grapes, may help prevent vascular calcification—a condition where blood …
Read MoreWhy High Phosphate Foods May Harm Blood Vessels in Kidney Disease
Researchers discovered that eating too much phosphate while getting too little protein can cause dangerous calcium buildup in blood vessels of people with …
Read MoreHow Your Body's Stress Hormone Protects You During Serious Illness
When someone becomes critically ill, their body goes through major stress that damages cells and organs. Scientists have discovered that a stress hormone …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Matters for Healthy Blood Vessels
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) happens when blood vessels in your legs and arms get clogged, similar to heart disease. This review looked at how food choices …
Read MoreSpecial Folate Supplement May Help Protect Eyes in Diabetic Patients
Researchers studied a special folate supplement called Ocufolin® in 10 people with diabetes who had early eye damage and a specific genetic variation affecting …
Read MoreNew Supplement May Help Protect Hearts in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested a special supplement designed to protect blood vessel linings in people with type 2 diabetes from South Asia living in Suriname. Over 12 …
Read MoreVitamin A May Help Prevent Hardening of Heart Blood Vessels
Researchers discovered that a form of vitamin A called ATRA might help prevent calcium buildup in heart arteries, which can lead to heart disease. In studies …
Read MoreFasting May Help Reverse Damage from Unhealthy Eating
Researchers discovered that eating a Western diet high in fat and sugar causes changes to a protective layer inside blood vessels, but these changes can be …
Read MoreThe Heart's Protective Lining: Why It Matters for Heart Failure
Scientists are discovering that a thin, protective layer inside blood vessels called the glycocalyx may play a crucial role in a common type of heart failure. …
Read MoreWhy Low B12 Levels May Increase Stroke Risk
Researchers discovered how vitamin B12 deficiency might lead to stroke by studying the body's proteins and chemicals. When B12 levels drop too low, it triggers …
Read MoreWhy Blood Pressure Matters More Than Weight for Teen Heart Health
Researchers studied 245 overweight teenagers in China to understand how their body measurements and blood pressure affect their heart health. They used …
Read MoreExercise Boosts Brain Health in People with Fatty Liver Disease
A new study shows that regular exercise can improve brain function and blood flow in people with fatty liver disease caused by obesity and metabolism problems. …
Read MoreHow a Simple Vitamin Could Keep Your Blood Vessels Young
Scientists discovered that a natural molecule called NADPH plays a key role in keeping blood vessel cells young and healthy. When blood vessels age, a specific …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Leg Blood Vessel Disease
Researchers combined results from multiple studies to understand how vitamin D affects peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a condition where blood vessels in …
Read MoreHigh Prolactin Levels May Signal Heart Risk Through Blood Vessel Changes
Researchers compared 39 people with high prolactin levels (a hormone imbalance) to 39 healthy people to understand heart disease risk. They measured a …
Read MoreNew Way to Stop Heart Disease Before It Starts
Scientists discovered a protein called LPCAT3 that plays a key role in causing heart disease by triggering inflammation in blood vessels. When researchers …
Read MoreCommon Plastic Chemical May Increase Stroke Risk in Women
Researchers studied over 8,000 people to understand how chemicals called phthalates—found in many plastics and everyday products—might affect stroke risk …
Read MoreVitamin B3 May Help Stop Calcium Buildup in Blood Vessels
Researchers discovered that niacin, a common B vitamin also known as vitamin B3, might prevent harmful calcium deposits from forming in blood vessels. Using …
Read MoreNew Drug Combo May Stop Water Bloating from Diabetes Medicine
Researchers discovered that a popular diabetes medication called thiazolidinediones helps control blood sugar but causes uncomfortable water retention and …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Blood Vessels From Damage
Researchers discovered that vitamin D might protect blood vessels by stopping harmful changes in the cells that make up vessel walls. When blood vessels get …
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