Blood clots, or thrombosis, especially in the legs (DVT), pose serious health risks. Extended inactivity, trauma, medical conditions, and hormonal factors are key contributors. Taller people have ...

The NHS has urged Brits to phone 999 if they spot two potentially life threatening signs of a blood clot. These signs could indicate that the clot has travelled to the lungs, which needs immediate ...

Denver Health has seen at least a dozen frostbite patients since the start of the recent cold snap, and Dr. Eric Lavonas has cared for some of them. “The other night I took care of a man who was ...

“Deep vein thrombosis is when a blood clot forms in one of the deeper veins in the body, typically in the big veins in your calves or thighs,” says vascular surgeon Anahita Dua, MD, an ...

"Without vitamin K, a simple cut on your finger would cause uncontrollable bleeding," Salge Blake said. Related: How does grapefruit interact with drugs? But in some cases, blood clots form ...

They help amputees perform most tasks by mimicking natural finger motion. #4 This device removes large blood clots. It's the MegaVac Mechanical Thrombectomy System by Capture Vascular. A wire is ...

Following the lead of previous work on mRNA-based vaccines, therapies for spinal cord injuries and more, the method relies upon mineral-coated microparticles to deliver mRNA that encodes for ...

People who regularly floss their teeth (one or more times per week) may lower their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart and a stroke associated with an irregular heartbeat ...

Flossing protects your brain as well as your gums, a new study suggests. People who floss their teeth at least once a week ...