Researchers at UT Arlington have discovered a key enzyme, IDO1, that when blocked, helps immune cells regain their ability to properly process cholesterol—something that breaks down during ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is typically associated with severe fibrosis, the exact pathogenesis of which remains unclear.

Recent research suggests uric acid, traditionally linked to gout, may play a significant role in heart health and metabolic ...

Scientists have discovered a stealthy mechanism that cytomegalovirus (CMV)—the leading infectious cause of birth defects in ...

A large-scale study has revealed a significant health benefit from a British staple - but there's one detail that lovers of ...

All diseases exist on a continuum, and the damage often begins early—sometimes as soon as a child is weaned off breast milk ...

Munching on a few of your favorite foods might lower your blood pressure, according to the results of a recent scientific analysis. Researchers at the University of Surrey in the U.K. found that ...

The study, published in GeroScience, was led by researchers exploring ways to improve vascular health in older adults.

The ion channel PIEZO2 doesn't just convey touch stimuli. It also plays a key role in the development of coronary vessels, a team led by Annette Hammes from the Max Delbrück Center reports in "Nature ...

Obesity plays a crucial role in how severely blood vessels are damaged – and this depends on where excessive fat accumulates in the body. This is the finding of a research team from the German Centre ...

In a breakthrough that brings bioengineered organs one step closer to reality, scientists have created lab-grown liver tissue ...

A dietitian confirms whether too much salt is harmful to health. Discover the recommended intake limits and potential effects ...