Catherine O’Hara’s death from a pulmonary embolism has drawn attention to this serious condition in which a blood clot lodges in the lungs. Dr. Leana Wen explains.

Blood clots are among the most feared medical emergencies, and for good reason. They can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. But not all clots are dangerous. In fact, clotting is a natural and ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — March is National Blood Clot Awareness Month, and this past year, Corewell Health's Butterworth Hospital has been named a Center of Excellence by the National Blood Clot ...

More than 8 million people in the U.S. take blood thinners, also called anticoagulants. Many are prescribed the drugs after ...

Blood clots, while often silent, can become life-threatening if not identified and treated promptly. These dangerous blockages in the bloodstream pose a significant risk to health, making awareness of ...

Plus, what to do if you experience them.

Few bodily functions are as misunderstood as blood clots. While most people have heard about blood clots in the heart or brain causing serious issues or even death, fewer realize that blood clotting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Varicose veins can cause serious health issues - Getty Whilst many of us do our best to take care of our brain, heart, skin and ...

Giving the clot-busting medication alteplase at the site of a blocked brain artery after blood clot removal may increase the ...

A bruise forms when small blood vessels under the skin break after an injury, causing blood to pool and discolour the area. While most bruises are harmless, deeper injuries can sometimes lead to blood ...