The retina’s blood vessels mirror brain vasculature, offering insights into systemic health. A new study claims that even non ...

Mothers of color who faced racism or microaggressions during obstetric care had higher blood pressure after delivering their babies compared to people of color who did not report racism during their ...

Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of essential fats linked to many health benefits, such as heart health, reduced inflammation, ...

That estimate is based on a new study that found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought: After age 55, people have up ...

Researchers have developed a retinal 'vascular fingerprint' that can predict stroke risk as effectively as traditional ...

The 5 categories included calibre (length ... and health parameters, including blood pressure, cholesterol, HbA1c (blood glucose indicator), and weight (BMI). The final analysis included 45,161 ...

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A vascular ‘fingerprint’ on the light sensitive tissue layer at the back of the eye—the retina—can predict a person’s risk of stroke as accurately as traditional risk factors alone, but without the ...

A new study has revealed a significant link between a common pregnancy complication and early heart disease in women.

Experiencing microaggressions based on gender and race while receiving care during pregnancy and delivery may be linked to ...