A new study by Toho University has revealed that gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a fatty acid commonly found in plant oils such as evening primrose and borage, can directly relax constricted coronary ...

Arteries are blood vessels in the body that carry blood away from the heart and throughout the body. There are two types of arteries: systemic arteries and pulmonary arteries. Systemic arteries ...

A newly developed cardiac PET imaging technique offers a simpler way to detect significant coronary artery disease—eliminating the need for complex scanning protocols. This innovative approach ...

Atherosclerosis, or arteriosclerosis, happens when plaque collects and causes the arteries to narrow and harden, affecting blood flow. Learn more here.

Atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis both affect the arteries, but their impacts, causes, and health risks vary. Understanding their differences can reveal how vascular disease develops and ...

An 18-year-old Jersey Shore lifeguard impaled by a beach umbrella in a rare and frightening accident says she’s grateful to be alive and determined to return to the beach once fully recovered.

An 18-year-old Jersey Shore lifeguard impaled by a beach umbrella in a rare and frightening accident says she’s grateful to be alive and determined to return to the beach once fully recovered.

The first evaluation for subclavian artery occlusive disease should always be a simple measurement of bilateral brachial artery blood pressures. A significant difference between the two ...