Mild magnesium deficiency may not cause symptoms at first, but an ongoing deficiency can lead to uncomfortable symptoms and more serious complications.

Dr. Mark Houston, MD, FACP, a cardiologist and the director of the Hypertension Institute, reiterates that water is important ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

Winter dehydration can quietly harm kidney health. A doctor explains how low water intake and uncontrolled blood pressure ...

As cardiovascular research continues to evolve, new ways of understanding circulation are expanding how clinicians think ...

Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs around the body. They then carry carbon dioxide from around the body back to the lungs. These cells are an important component of blood. However, a range of ...

Red blood cells transport oxygen throughout your body, including to vital organs and tissues. They also help your body get rid of carbon dioxide. Too little or too many red blood cells may be ...

Cold weather can silently harm kidney health in people with diabetes and high blood pressure. A urologist explains risks, ...

Beet juice has benefits for blood pressure management and improved heart health. It's rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

This study shows that cocoa flavanols can preserve endothelial function during sitting, suggesting dietary strategies to ...

Blood plasma is a light yellow liquid that makes up about half of a person’s blood. Blood plasma is vital for fighting infection, maintaining correct blood pH levels, helping blood to clot, and ...

We’ve all been there. You walk out of the office after a long workday, look out over a sea of cars, and wonder, “Now where the heck did I park?” When you’re young, remembering comes easy. “Oh, yeah,” ...