Up to 80% of first-time strokes are preventable, says the American Stroke Association. New guidelines offer a better look at ...

DVT is a life-threatening condition — here's what doctors want you to know about your risk and what you can do to safeguard ...

The fields of pharmacology and dentistry have long been intertwined. Medications prescribed for heart conditions — such as ...

SAN DIEGO -- For patients with traumatic bone fractures, there was no difference between oral aspirin and ...

The National Health Service (NHS) explains that 'prolonged periods of immobility' can lead to 'slow blood flow in the veins' which therefore increases the risk of developing a blood clot within a deep ...

Chinese researchers say they have developed a “cocktail” nanovaccine to prevent plaque from building up in the ...

Intermittent fasting appears to help stop platelet activation and clot formation, which could help decrease the risk of ...

Professor Neil Morgan has been awarded a research grant to investigate the role of genetic mutations in preventing thrombosis.

Blood clotting disorders can be inherited or acquired. Some types cause excessive bleeding, while others cause excessive ...

Platelets normally help your blood clot, but the extra ones in PV don't always work well. They prevent your blood from clotting the way it should. Some people with this condition bleed too easily.

The procedure was an attempt to prevent the return of bloodclots in his right arm, an ailment that has sidelined him three times in his career, including last year. “The thought process is just ...