Blood Clots

It's hard to find anyone who isn't a fan of at least one kind of caffeinated beverage. But one specific drink that perks you up can raise your blood clot risk.

Itch can be an uncommon sign of a serious type of blood clot. Here's how to know if you might be at risk or need to see a doctor for assessment.

If you've noticed that the back of your leg is red and perhaps even crampy or painful, don't ignore it. It could mean you have this serious condition.

You've probably heard from your prescribing doctor that there is a risk of blood clots when taking hormonal birth control. How high is that risk?

An estimated 900,000 people experience blood clots each year. Perhaps even more alarming, as many as 100,000 people die from them annually.

What a clot feels like will vary based on where the clot is developing. Sudden pain, trouble breathing, and chest pain are among the signs of a potential clot.

Blood clots in the arm can be dangerous. Here are the signs and symptoms to look out for, and how you can help prevent blood clots from developing.

Strokes can be difficult to understand for a lot of people. Let's take a look at the top myths surrounding strokes, and establish what's true and what's not.

If you have mesenteric venous thrombosis, it means you have a blood clot blocking a major vein from your intestines. This is what you need to know about it.

Unlike Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, not all royals were fortunate enough to reign as long they did. In fact, one crucial disease affected them.

A blood clot can be a serious medical condition if not treated medically. Here's how doctors treat blood clots.

Blood clots can develop anywhere, even in your stool. In this case, it's best to get it checked out at once because it can have something to do with your colon.

While you need some LDL cholesterol, high LDL cholesterol levels can potentially cause serious health problems, such as blood clots. Here's what to know.

Some studies have suggested that height may increase our odds of developing blood clots. How is this so, and just how tall must you be to be considered at risk?

Both thrombosis and embolism occur when a blood clot forms and blocks a blood vessel with no injury present. They can be dangerous if left untreated.

Food can be a powerful way we influence our health. If you have a risk of blood clots, this food may help.

Hopping on a plane can be exciting, but traveling does take a huge toll on your body. Trips lasting longer than four hours can lead to serious medical issues.

Blood clots are the body's way of stopping bleeding, but when they form inappropriately, they can be life-threatening. Here's how to prevent this after surgery.

Have you ever wondered what happens to your body during a stroke? Well, it can be a lot. Read on for important information about stroke symptoms and your body.

Here's everything you need to know about blood clots.

Blood clots naturally to allow for the healing of wounds, but blood clots can be problematic when they form abnormally. Can they be dissolved naturally?

Model Hailey Bieber had a recent health scare. Now she shares details of what led to her mini stoke and what she's doing to recover.

If you suspect you have a blood clot, seek medical help immediately. Here are some of the possible warning signs of blood clots you should never ignore.

Pulmonary embolisms or blood clots in the lungs can be life-threatening. But there are ways blood clots in the lung can be treated.

Blood clots can pose serious risks to our health. While common interventions include medication, certain foods in our diet can also help reduce our risk.

The thought of developing a blood clot is scary, but fortunately, there are a number of things that are within our control when it comes to prevention.