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Deep vein thrombosis: What causes blood clots in legs and can it turn deadly? Know symptoms

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Oct 22, 2023 04:24 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot forms in deep vein, typically in the legs. Here are symptoms and prevention tips. Deep vein thrombosis occurs when blood clots form in the deep vein in your thighs or […]

Bristol blood donors asked to help during challenging time

Google By Clara Bullock BBC News O negative and B negative blood donors are being asked to help the NHS prepare for the challenging winter period by booking appointments. O negative and B negative stocks have come under pressure in Bristol. Bristol Donor Centre in Southmead Road said it had 382 spare appointments over the […]

If You Have High Blood Pressure This Is What You Should Be Avoiding

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a prevalent medical condition that can lead to a myriad of health risks and complications. It is crucial to understand the necessary changes required to mitigate these risks and take control of your blood pressure. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the strategies you can adopt to […]

Dentists, primary care physicians catch cancers of the head and blood

The connection between smoking and lung cancer has been known for decades. It’s not hard to fathom, then, that since the conduit to get the nicotine and tar into your lungs is through your mouth, oral cancers bear the brunt of smoking and related habits as well — whether it’s cigarettes, chewing tobacco or vaping. […]

Mau Mau’s blood, sweat, tears: Kenya’s dark phase during 1952 State of Emergency

On the night of October 20, 1952, Britain sent a battalion of troops and a cruiser to Kenya to control the rising political heat occasioned by violent demands for the end of imperialism and white supremacy. The Lancashire Fusiliers were flown in from the Middle East, Uganda, and then Tanganyika in 12 planes in what […]

‘He’s amazingly strong’: 11-year-old fights same rare blood disorder his older brother died from

11-year-old William Anderson recently received a bone marrow transplant to help with the prognosis. GOODYEAR, Ariz. — A Goodyear family is counting their blessings after their 11-year-old son received a potentially life-saving bone marrow transplant. It came after being diagnosed with a rare blood disorder– the same disorder his older brother died from. “He’s strong, […]

Oregon tasted blood against Washington State, Dan Lanning told Ducks to ‘keep biting’

Oregon had just a 17-13 lead at the halftime break. The Ducks outscored Washington State 21-3 over the course of the next 22 minutes and change. The Cougars got a late touchdown on the board to make the final score look a little more respectable 38-24. In reality, all the score did was help bettors […]

Why do I bruise so easily? Could it be something serious?

After a bump, we can expect a bruise. But what if we find ourselves bruising without any noticeable cause? What might be behind it? Should we worry?  Around 18 per cent of adults report easy bruising. As haematologists (blood doctors), we are often asked for advice when people are worried they might bruise too easily. Here is […]