Arteries become clogged. Blood flow is restricted and oxygen is cut off. The result is a heart attack, the world's leading ...

Reduced blood flow to the brain is thought to be a key factor in many forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's, and ...

Obesity and high blood pressure directly raise dementia risk, showing early lifestyle choices protect brain health.

Cerebral blood flow (CBF) and oxygen metabolism underpin the fundamental processes that sustain neural function and viability. The delivery of oxygen via the bloodstream is essential for maintaining ...

Rather than simply being risk factors, a new study has shown that obesity and high blood pressure may cause dementia. | ...

Scientists have uncovered a new biological mechanism behind tissue and organ damage in low-oxygen conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and severe COVID-19. Bursting red blood cells—not traditional ...

Red blood cell transfusions (RBCTs) are life-saving treatments for critically ill patients suffering from anemia, a condition where the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to deliver oxygen ...

Noticing your hands or fingers turning bluish in colour can be quite unsettling. This condition, known as peripheral cyanosis, occurs when oxygen-rich blood doesn’t reach your hands and feet ...