Sina Y. Rabbany is in the DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, Hofstra University, New York, New York 11548, USA, and in the Division of Regenerative Medicine, Ansary Stem Cell ...

THE liver acts as a selective barrier between the gastrointestinal tract and the systemic circulation, metabolizing, detoxifying and elaborating for further physiologic disposition various substances ...

Heart murmur is the medical term for audible blood flow through the heart. There are two main types of heart murmurs: physiologic and pathophysiologic. Flow murmurs are one example of a physiologic ...

Researchers have developed a laser-based device that can measure blood flow noninvasively and differentiate stroke risk based on current physiological conditions. When physicians want to know more ...

Enhancing prefrontal cortex (PFC) cognitive functions requires identifying suitable exercises that increase cerebral blood flow. A recent study using functional near-infrared spectroscopy found that ...

Several foods have been shown to help improve blood flow and support heart health, including garlic, onions, beets, berries, citrus fruits, and leafy greens, among others. Share on Pinterest Grisha ...

Using a blood pressure chart by age can help you interpret your results to see how they compare to the normal ranges across groups and within your own age cohort. Monitoring your blood pressure (BP) ...

The short answer is, mostly. Vasodilation, or the widening of blood vessels, happens naturally in your body when an increase in blood flow to tissues in your body is needed. It’s a normal process but ...