Blood clots in the lungs, also known as pulmonary embolisms, can be a serious medical condition that affects your overall health. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot, typically originating ...

Blood clotting, also called coagulation, is a vital process the body uses after an injury to stop bleeding and help prevent infections. But sometimes, blood clots form inside an artery or vein, where ...

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 ...

Blood clots form in response to signals from the lungs of cancer patients -- not from other organ sites, as previously thought -- according to a preclinical study. Clots are the second-leading cause ...

Smartwatches are everywhere these days, and we typically rely on them for everything from tracking steps to making sure we don't miss text messages. One man, however, gives full credit to his Apple ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue — I am a 50-plus-year-old male. Recently I had a scare. I suffered from blood clots in my left leg and was ...

Nick Cannon stepped down from his radio show to focus on his health. Feb. 17, 2012— -- Nick Cannon stepped down from his daily radio show today after revealing he suffered another health setback ...

A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that blocks the lung’s arteries. Blood clots do not show on chest X-rays. However, these X-rays may help doctors rule out other health conditions with similar ...

A blood clot in your arm isn’t as common as in your leg, but can be just as serious. Here’s what to do if you suspect a clot is causing arm swelling and pain.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein in the body, often found in the legs. The blood clots that form can break loose, traveling to other parts of your body such as ...

Sabres' Jiri Kulich and Penguins' Filip Hallander have been diagnosed with blood clots in the past week. Are NHL players at ...