New research shows pollution particles can stick to red blood cells, traveling through the body—and masks may help stop them ...

Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve that affects how blood flows through the heart and body. While not often linked to heart valve narrowing, high and irregular blood pressure can ...

Heart sounds are the noises made as blood moves through the heart with each heartbeat. When the heart valves close, they make a distinct lubb-dupp sound. Healthcare providers listen to the heart's ...

Using magnetic cameras, researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have examined blood flow in an artificial heart in real ...

Digital blood pressure monitors allow people to check their systolic and diastolic numbers at home. You can't actually feel your blood pressure, but it's one of the body's most important indicators of ...

Valvular regurgitation is when blood flows backward through the chambers of your heart. It can be mild and not cause symptoms, or it can be life threatening. Your heart is a muscular organ that ...

When biomedical researchers need to test their latest ideas, they often turn to engineered human tissue that mimics the ...

Malaika also loosen her hips and lower back while moving her hands on both sides. This aids lymphatic drainage. She also ...

Photoacoustic imaging systems provide a high-resolution glimpse into the body, but they’re bulky. Now, researchers have developed a miniaturized version that fits into a watch, with hardware contained ...