The circulatory system consists of one heart, five liters of blood, and approximately 96,000 kilometers of blood vessels, responsible for transporting nutrients and waste throughout the body. Water ...

All bodily systems are connected and help inform one another; some link in ways that may surprise you. A new study highlights ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found a link between standing for too long and circulatory disease risk. Anna Frank/Getty Images Past research shows that sitting for long periods can harm our ...

MINNEAPOLIS – Robert Tranquillo came to the University of Minnesota in 1987 with a doctorate in chemical engineering and a budding interest in the mechanical forces that help wounds heal. Today, he ...

Two MRI scans, showing the person on left with more visceral fat (in red) and subcutaneous fat (in blue). Photo Credit: AMRA Medical How fat is distributed around the body influences cardiovascular ...