Plasma is the largest single component of blood. It consists of water, vital proteins, and other substances that play a role in coagulation, immunity, blood pressure, and transporting nutrients.

Get to know the functions of your heart, blood vessels, and blood itself and how they work together to maintain your health.

Blood vessels are more than just pathways for oxygen and nutrients; they also host communicative processes that guide brain development and sustain its function.

Hispanic/Latina women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) -- conditions marked by high blood pressure during pregnancy -- are more likely to have abnormalities in their heart ...

The circle of Willis is a junction of several important arteries at the bottom part of the brain. It helps blood flow from both the front and back sections of the brain. The circle of Willis gets its ...