Ken Counihan was a 62-year-old runner who had no known heart disease risk factors (other than his age) when he nearly died of ...

Blood clots are clumps of blood that can form in your arteries and veins (which are two different types of blood vessels). Several factors can influence your risk of having a blood clot, including an ...

Sickle cell carriers are at a slightly increased risk of blood clots, but the overall risk is still low, a study found.

Knowing if you are at risk for blood clots is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent them. The most common risk factors for blood clots include: Having a close family member with a ...

National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers and collaborators have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, ...

The risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), or blood clots, in individuals with sickle cell trait (SCT) is higher than in individuals without the trait. However, the risk is lower than for those with ...

Being a carrier of sickle cell disease raises the risk of blood clots across diverse populations, according to NIH research.

The risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), or blood clots, in individuals with sickle cell trait (SCT) is higher than in ...

The incidence of stroke continues to increase for adults and children living with sickle cell disease (SCD) despite the Stroke Prevention Trial in Sickle Cell Anemia (STOP) establishing standards of ...

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME) (23andMe), a leading genetic health and ...

The risks from air pollution on brain strokes in general has been known for quite some time, but its emergence as a main ...

It may surprise you to learn that this seemingly common respiratory infection can significantly increase your risk of a heart ...