Overactive Parathyroid Glands May Damage Tiny Blood Vessels in Fingernails
Researchers looked at the tiny blood vessels visible at the base of fingernails in people with overactive parathyroid glands (a condition called primary …
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Can L-Arginine Help Repair Pancreases Damaged by Type 1 Diabetes?
Researchers tested whether a supplement called L-arginine could help repair pancreas damage in rats with type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes damages the pancreas …
Read MoreFoods That Help Your Heart Work Better: What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 133 studies to find out which foods and eating patterns help your heart's blood vessels stay healthy. They found that eating fruits, …
Read MoreJunk Food and High Blood Pressure Start Young
Researchers studied over 1,000 children ages 5-9 to understand how eating habits and lifestyle affect their blood vessels and blood pressure. They found that …
Read MoreSpecial Chocolate Compound Protects Blood Vessels During Long Sitting
Sitting for long periods can harm your blood vessels and increase heart disease risk, even in young, healthy people. Scientists tested whether a special …
Read MoreVitamin B12 Deficiency May Harm Blood Vessels in Your Eyes
Researchers discovered that not having enough vitamin B12 in your body can change the tiny blood vessels in the back of your eyes, specifically in areas …
Read MorePurple Foods May Help Your Heart by Improving Blood Flow
Scientists reviewed studies on anthocyanins, natural purple compounds found in berries, grapes, and other colorful foods. These compounds appear to help …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Your Eye Blood Vessels 15 Years Later
Scientists followed 398 older women for 15 years to see if their diet affected the tiny blood vessels in their eyes. They found that women who ate fewer …
Read MoreBrain Cells Talk Differently in Males vs Females During Blood Vessel Disease
Scientists studied how brain cells communicate when blood vessels in the brain get damaged. They used mice and found that male and female brains respond very …
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