Tag Archive for 'Vascular system'

This SEM image shows a red blood cell-like structure in the bone of Aratasaurus museunacionali. Image credit: Grice et al., doi: 10.1073/pnas.2614248123.

115-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Bones Preserve Chemical Traces of Red Blood Cells

Nov 2, 2026 by Enrico de Lazaro

The fossilized remains belong to Aratasaurus museunacionali, a species of coelurosaurian theropod dinosaur that lived in what is now northeastern Brazil...

Ye et al. found an 11% lower risk of vascular disease among regular tea drinkers. Image credit: Ye et al., doi: 10.1111/joim.70172.

Tea Drinkers May Have Fewer Heart and Blood Vessel Problems, Large Study Finds

Oct 21, 2026 by Natali Anderson

People who drink tea regularly appear less likely to develop heart and vascular disease than people who don’t, according to a new study published today...

In adults with prediabetes, daily inclusion of avocado and mango increases fruit consumption, diversifies nutrient composition, and improves vascular function associated with cardiovascular health. Image credit: Tomek Walecki.

Avocado and Mango Daily Might Boost Vascular Health in Adults with Prediabetes

Feb 25, 2026 by Natali Anderson

Adding one avocado and a cup of mango each day improves vascular health indices and reduces key cardiometabolic risk factors in people with elevated blood...

Consuming high-flavanol foods during sedentary periods may be used alone or in combination with other strategies (e.g. breaking up sitting) to reduce the impact of inactivity on the vascular system. Image credit: Daniele et al., doi: 10.1113/JP289038.

Study: Flavanol-Rich Foods Protect Vascular Health in Men from Harmful Effects of Prolonged Sitting

Nov 3, 2025 by News Staff

Prolonged sitting temporarily impairs vascular function and blood pressure. Dietary strategies during sitting may ameliorate or aggravate the effects of...