Virtual reality and music may help lower blood pressure during emergencies
A virtual reality landscape of a flowing river and trees, accompanied by classical music, can help to reduce…
Core muscle activity rapidly regulates blood flow in the brain
Engaging core muscles – through movement, exercise, or even coughing – may be a key regulator of blood…
Could a daily glass of orange juice support heart health? Study finds citrus compounds influence genes linked to blood vessel function
Naturally occurring compounds in orange juice regulated genes involved in the control of cardiovascular and blood vessel function,…
Specialized blood vessel cells found to actively drive lung fibrosis
Millions of people worldwide are affected by diseases that cause scarring of the lungs, often leading to breathing…
Blood Pressure Drug Recalled Nationwide, FDA Announces
When a prescription drug is recalled, often it’s a generic version that’s being pulled from market. But this…
Integrated nanomaterials offer new strategies for cancer immunotherapy
Immune checkpoint inhibitors, cancer vaccines and cellular therapies have reshaped oncology, yet most patients still do not achieve…
Wearable sensor technology detects physical patterns linked to mental distress
Researchers have shown that measurements taken from a person’s fingertip could help identify physical patterns associated with stress,…
New stem cell vesicles accelerate diabetic wound healing
Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most serious complications of diabetes because prolonged inflammation, poor circulation, and defective…
Study reveals how pushing and pulling forces drive blood vessel formation
How do blood vessels form to reliably supply the body with oxygen and nutrients? A research team at…
Blocking autophagy in blood vessels reduces skin inflammation in mice
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven, together with international collaborators, have discovered that blocking autophagy – the body’s…
Novel bioinspired dressing uses body force to heal wounds
A bioinspired material, developed by scientists at Imperial College London, accelerates wound healing and the repair of human skin. The material captures the body’s…
Vaping Has ‘Similar Effects’ of Reduced Fitness Levels as Smoking Among Young People, New Study Finds
NEED TO KNOW A new study in the U.K. has found that vapers and smokers aged 18 to…