blood clots

If left untreated, a blood clot can be extremely dangerous. We look into the warnings signs of a blood clot in the leg.

To thin the blood, many physicians reach for powerful medications for their patients, but there are actually many natural blood thinners that patients can use on their own to prevent problems from arising.

If you follow celebrity news at all, you’ve likely caught sight of a certain Kim Kardashian selfie that’s getting buzz. No she’s not wearing another see-through frock to an awards show. This photo was snapped of Kim at the gym with a horribly uncomfortable neoprene band, resembling a corset, synched around her waist. As she […]

Let’s cut straight to the short and tall of it—when it comes to women’s health, there are clear benefits to being both short and tall. While measuring in at under 5-foot 2-inches lowers your risk of certain cancers it vastly increases your risks of developing osteoporosis. The same goes for tall women who are less […]

Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms deep within a vein, typically in regions such as the thigh or calf. In severe cases, it can detach and travel through the bloodstream to the heart or lungs. It’s important to be aware of the 10 common symptoms of DVT.

A new study from California suggests that 40% of post surgical complications occur after hospital discharge. The study, titled “Association of Postdischarge Complications With Reoperation and Mortality in General Surgery” was authored by Hadiza S. Kazaure, MD; Sanziana A. Roman, MD; and Julie A. Sosa, MD, MA. The study followed 551,510 adult patients after general […]