Scientists have uncovered a surprising new hero in the fight against one of the world’s deadliest fungal infections: albumin, the most abundant protein in human blood. In a major international study, ...

The skin forms a natural barrier that prevents bacteria entering the body. Severe burns stop this protective function from ...

A blood clot in the lungs called a pulmonary embolism led to the beloved actor’s death, with rectal cancer listed as an underlying cause. Here’s what to know. A newly released death certificate for ...

Catherine O’Hara died of a blood clot in her lungs. While the iconic Hollywood actress‘ immediate cause of death was listed by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health as a pulmonary ...

Larry Bordeaux, 65, has been on blood thinners since 2010, after he started developing deadly clots following an operation. He credits the drugs with saving his life. If he stops taking them for ...

Blood was found in the home of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie’s missing 84-year-old mom — with the local sheriff confirming that authorities fear “a possible kidnapping or abduction.” The blood was ...

A spike in influenza cases and difficult travel weather has led the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania to declare a severe blood shortage and offer the donors a chance to win a Super Bowl trip ...

Most people don’t spare a thought for their blood type unless they’re in need of a transfusion — but could yours hold secrets to your health? There are four main blood types: A, B, AB and O.

A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a key lipid causes blood vessels to become overactive, disrupting circulation ...