Austin, Texas (Oct. 6, 2004) – The "fight or flight" mechanism is one of the best-known physiological responses. It increases our ability to respond to stressful situations. One way to look at ...

3D printed blood vessels on glass that mimic blood vessel anatomy and the fluid dynamics of blood flow could be an invaluable tool in studying the causes of stroke, new research from a University of ...

Atherosclerosis: The fatty buildup of plaque in the artery walls, that causes the arteries to harden and narrow until blood cannot pass properly. Enhancing leg circulation primarily hinges on engaging ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which plaque builds up in the arteries. Plaque is made of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and fibrous tissues. When plaque builds up in the arteries, ...

Medical treatments that may help treat a blood clot in the leg, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT), include anticoagulants, compression socks or stockings, and surgery. A blood clot is a semisolid clump of ...