arteries

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In a similar vein, astronauts who have spent six months in space show damage to their arteries and endocrine system that is consistent with over a decade of aging.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2026

On a recent Saturday morning, one of the main arteries in one of the busiest neighborhoods in Havana was empty save for one vehicle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

This allows doctors and researchers to see blood vessels in optical color and observe blood flow through arteries and veins.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

But a 2024 study found that people with microplastics in their heart arteries face an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and premature death.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

About thirty feet down, the tunnel split into four smaller arteries, each one identical, but the one on the left radiated cold.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan