Smaller arteries branch off of the aorta and go up to your head. ... ‌Your blood loses oxygen as it travels through your arteries. Veins carry the blood back to your heart to absorb more oxygen.

Doctor Zoe Williams has shared her insights on varicose veins, explaining what they are and when it's time to seek GP help.

How Arteries Differ From Veins. Arteries and veins are both types of blood vessels. However, they have several important ...

Unlike arteries, veins contain valves that prevent backward flow as blood travels against gravity, particularly in the legs. When these valves weaken or fail, circulation problems often develop.

Actor Saif Ali Khan shared details of a near-fatal attack at his residence, revealing he has 30 scars on his neck and narrowly avoided damage to critical blood vessels. The knife penetrated close ...

Brain aneurysm is a severe disorder that affects 2 to 5 per cent individuals globally. Surprisingly, not many are aware about ...

On ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show, Salman Khan revealed he is suffering from Arteriovenous Malformations, trigeminal neuralgia, ...

Your heart pumps blood and oxygen to all of the organs and tissues of the body through a network of “pipes” called arteries and veins. The heart muscle needs oxygen-rich blood to do its job. The ...

The narrowing of the carotid arteries is most commonly related to atherosclerosis (a build-up of plaque, which is a deposit of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium, and ...

Vascular disease affects both arteries and veins, leading to serious conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and even limb loss. Learn what you can do now to keep your blood vessels healthy and avoid ...