Each 2.54 square centimetre (a square inch) of human skin has six metres (20ft) of blood vessels. Veins hold about 65 per cent of the body's blood and have one-way valves tohelp blood move.

Blood vessels leading into and out of the heart There are four main blood vessels that take blood into and out of the heart. The aorta is the largest artery in the body. It carries oxygenated ...

Now scientists are gaining ground in tissue engineering that could help a host of people who deal with circulatory-system ...

Atherosclerosis (hardening of your blood vessels due to a buildup of plaques ... of heart attacks and strokes. This staging system is used for heart failure, which can get worse over time.

This beloved spice adds flavor to dishes—and has some serious benefits that can help keep your cardiovascular system strong.

When we hear “vitamin D,” most of us think of strong bones and a boost to the immune system. But this “sunshine vitamin” does ...

Each year, more than 200 million catheters are used worldwide to treat vascular diseases, including heart disease and artery ...

When thinking about the immune system, most people think about B and T cells and how they can be trained to recognize pathogens, preventing re-infections.

University of B.C. researchers have developed a coating that could make medical devices safer for millions of patients, ...

A new blood vessel-like coating could make medical devices including catheters and stents safer for millions of patients, ...