Blood thinners prescribed after blood clots in the leg or lung initially increase the risk of bleeding, especially in women ...

While blood clots serve an essential purpose in healing injuries, they can transform into life-threatening conditions when ...

Sitting cross-legged on a plane for a prolonged period can cause serious complications including Deep Vein Thrombosis DVT ...

A team of researchers have made a new discovery in the field of hematology, providing an explanation for spontaneous and unusual blood-clotting that continues to occur despite treatment with full-dose ...

Some hormonal birth control products, including the pill, vaginal ring and skin patch, may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.

When staying in a house or an evacuation shelter is not possible after an earthquake or other disaster strikes, sleeping ...

A recent study from Chinese researchers reveals that alteplase, a clot-busting medication, can significantly improve recovery outcomes for stroke patients, increasing chances of recovery by over 50% ...

Menstruation is the condition of normal vaginal bleeding that happens during a woman’s monthly cycle. When pregnancy does not occur, the uterus sheds its lining triggered by falling progesterone ...