If you've ever accidentally sliced yourself on a broken glass or a piece of paper, you may have noticed that the bleeding can be hard to stop. Scientists have long wondered how the cascade of events ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every year, millions of people develop dangerous blood clots in their legs without realizing the life-threatening risk growing within their bodies. These formations, medically known as deep vein ...

The discovery solves a decades long puzzle about what sets off blood clotting. (Nanowerk News) If you’ve ever accidentally sliced yourself on a broken glass or a piece of paper, you may have noticed ...

Blood clot formation can contribute to life threatening events like strokes and heart attacks. Experts are interested in ways to decrease people’s risk for blood clots. A study found that intermittent ...

The treatment for acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare blood disorder that causes blood clots in the small ...

Living with ulcerative colitis (UC) means managing symptoms like bloating and cramps, but theres another serious complication to be aware of: a higher risk of blood clots. In fact, research shows that ...

While you may associate blood clots with older or sick individuals, the truth is that they can occur in anyone. That's right, even young adults can suffer from clotting issues. Your blood clot risk ...

June 26 -- WEDNESDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new anti-clotting drug that could be one of the long-sought alternatives to commonly used blood thinners has performed well in hip and knee ...