As we explore more of the universe, the physical impacts of living in microgravity continue to be one of the primary obstacles to long-term space trav.

Doctors warn that long hours of sitting can raise deep vein thrombosis risk in young adults. Experts explain how clots form, early warning signs, and simple steps to cut risk.

In ACS Central Science, researchers report the discovery of a snail-derived compound that blocks clot formation while still ...

A Snail Galactosed Glycosaminoglycan Inhibits Thrombosis without Affecting Hemostasis via Disrupting FIXa−FVIIIa Complex ...

For more than a century, heparin has been the go-to anticoagulant to prevent harmful blood clots in blood vessels or the heart from forming or getting larger. However, a major side effect is an ...

A liquid injected into the heart that sets like a gel could one day prevent strokes caused by atrial fibrillation, animal tests suggest.

Heart disease does not warn you before striking – it often builds up innpticed, over time. Dr Sood shares 5 facts about heart health that everyone should know.

A local doctor is hopeful a change in warnings on hormone replacement therapy for menopause will lead to more women exploring ...

For patients diagnosed with Stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD), the most severe form of kidney failure, the condition can ...

Many people have never heard of a mini‑stroke, or they assume it is harmless because it does not last very long. In reality, a mini‑stroke is a serious medical warning. Doctors call it a transient ...

A clotbusting drug commonly used to treat ischemic stroke interacts negatively with a promising anti-inflammatory treatment (anakinra), underscoring the need to test new stroke therapies alongside ...