Blood clots, or thrombosis, especially in the legs (DVT), pose serious health risks. Extended inactivity, trauma, medical conditions, and hormonal factors are key contributors. Taller people have ...

your veins transfer it right back to your heart. But when blood flow slows down, the linings of the blood vessels are damaged or blood becomes more “sticky,” a clot can form. And, If there’s ...

The NHS has urged Brits to phone 999 if they spot two potentially life threatening signs of a blood clot. These signs could indicate that the clot has travelled to the lungs, which needs immediate ...

Removing a clot blocking a medium- or small-sized artery in the brain mechanically is a safe treatment for a common type of ...

The findings, which need to be verified through clinical trials, have the potential to reduce blood clots in veins and arteries, which are leading causes of preventable death worldwide.