A team of UVM scientists led by Mark Nelson, Ph.D., from the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, has uncovered a novel mechanism that reshapes our understanding of how blood flow ...

Dementia has long been framed as a slow, irreversible loss of neurons, but a new line of research is shifting attention to ...

Blood flow restriction training—once a niche rehabilitation method used primarily by physical therapists—has quietly transformed into one of fitness’s most intriguing innovations. This technique uses ...

Burlington, Vt.— A team of UVM scientists led by Mark Nelson, Ph.D., from the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, has uncovered a novel mechanism that reshapes our understanding ...

The physical forces exerted by a heart beat and the blood flow it produces trigger the formation of new blood cells, according to two studies published today (May 13) in Nature and Cell. Zebrafish ...

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 ...

In the constantly evolving world of exercise science, few techniques have generated as much scientific interest and real-world results as blood flow restriction training (BFR). This innovative ...

Winter's chill triggers dangerous physiological changes, increasing stroke risk. Cold constricts blood vessels, raising blood ...

A recent study published in the journal Nutrition describes the impact of caffeine intake on cerebral blood flow in young, healthy individuals. Study: Effects of caffeine on cerebral blood flow. Image ...

A heart PET scan is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation. It helps doctors understand how the heart functions and whether it is healthy. Cardiac or heart PET scans create ...