How type 2 diabetes quietly damages blood vessels
The risk of cardiovascular disease rises steadily the longer a person lives with type 2 diabetes. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Diabetes, suggests that changes…
Why do lymphatic vessels form a jigsaw puzzle-like pattern?
The lymphatic system plays a key role in maintaining the body’s fluid balance and supporting immune defences. Lymphatic vessels are composed of a single layer of endothelial cells, allowing the…
Tiong Nam Hospitality Adds Marina in Puteri Harbour, Malaysia to Portfolio
Dark/Light Mode (08/07/24) Tiong Nam Hospitality Group has expanded services at its resort in Puteri Harbour, Johor, Malaysia, with the addition of a marina which boasts 76 berths. As part…
3D-printed blood vessels bring artificial organs closer to reality
Growing functional human organs outside the body is a long-sought “holy grail” of organ transplantation medicine that remains elusive. New research from Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and…
New high-resolution 3D maps show how the brain’s blood vessels changes with age
Healthy blood vessels matter for more than just heart health. Vascular well-being is critical for brain health and potentially in addressing age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disorders, like Alzheimer’s disease,…