Category Archives: Blood

Blood clot risk linked to taking common painkillers alongside certain hormonal birth control

According to the study, women who used certain “high risk” contraceptives, such as estrogen-and-progestin patches or vaginal rings, alongside NSAIDs were at the greatest risk of developing blood clots. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Women who use some types of hormonal birth control and common painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) at the same time may have […]

Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey 2 First Images Emerge of Killer Pooh

The bear is back and mad as ever. The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively revealed the first Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey 2 images. The original movie has been a big success story considering its sub-$100,000 budget and eye-catching concept saw it rake in $5,2 million at the box office. Now its sequel is armed […]

Doctors have been measuring blood pressure all wrong, study explains

BOSTON — If you’re someone with high blood pressure, you’re going to want to sit up for this news. Researchers working with the American Heart Association have released the results of a nearly 30-year study on high blood pressure, finding that doctors may miss certain health complications if they don’t have their patients lying down. […]

‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2’ – First Images from Slasher Sequel Bring That Yellow Bastard Back to Life

James Wan has created a handful of fan favorite villains in the past 20 years, with characters such as Jigsaw and Annabelle becoming modern day horror icons. And then there’s Valak, a demonic nun that was first introduced in The Conjuring 2. Played by Bonnie Aarons, the character proved to be so memorable that she […]

EU rebukes its representative in Austria over ‘blood money’ comment on Russian gas imports

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive branch strongly criticized the bloc’s representative in Austria for accusing the country of paying “blood money” to Russia for gas supplies and said Friday he has been ordered back to Brussels. EU representative Martin Selmayr said during an event on Wednesday that Austria continues to get 55% of […]

CAD results in blood clots forming during heart procedure: Case…

A man with cold agglutinin disease (CAD) had significant red blood cell clumping in his coronary arteries during a procedure to correct an abnormal heart rhythm, blocking blood supply to the heart, according to a recent case report. Researchers called this “a novel and unusual manifestation” of CAD that caused the man’s heart and lungs […]

EU rebukes its representative in Austria over ‘blood money’ comment on Russian gas imports

BRUSSELS – The European Union’s executive branch strongly criticized the bloc’s representative in Austria for accusing the country of paying “blood money” to Russia for gas supplies and said Friday he has been ordered back to Brussels. EU representative Martin Selmayr said during an event on Wednesday that Austria continues to get 55% of its […]

Apple cider vinegar for blood pressure: Does it help?

While some people claim apple cider vinegar (ACV) can help high blood pressure, little research supports this claim. It may have some benefits, but it is not a replacement for medication. High blood pressure is a common condition that affects approximately 49.6% of adults in the United States. Only 1 in 4 adults with high […]