Haemostasis (clot formation) halts the bleeding, and the body quickly forms a blood clot in response to injury. Inflammation ...

They found no direct genetic explanation, but they did find a statistically significant enrichment of genes that are subject to regulatory control of the JAK-STAT signalling pathway among genes whose ...

Olivia Culpo has detailed a blood clot that appeared during the early weeks of her pregnancy. Sharing her experience via a ...

When someone is traumatically injured, giving them blood products before they arrive at the hospital—such as at the scene or ...

Vitamin K supports blood clotting and strong bones. Dietitians share foods high in vitamin K, including leafy greens and ...

Nutritional interventions at a community level may be the best way forward to both prevent and treat the "flesh-eating" skin infection Buruli ulcer in the fight against neglected tropical diseases ...

Slow wound healing can be a symptom of a chronic health issue, such as diabetes. Learn about the role of inflammation and ...

The Pistons have been easing Thompson back into the grind of regular-season basketball, following a blood clot diagnosis that prematurely ended his rookie season last March. He’s averaging 21.9 ...

Whenever I fly, my mother always reminds me to get up and walk around to prevent blood clots. I typically nod my head in response without any intention of following through. But it turns out Kathleen ...

A vivid new image is taking shape in the world of cell biology: Imagine bacteria adhering to the surface of a cell, perhaps at the site of an injury or wound. In response, a white blood cell ...

A vivid new image is taking shape in the world of cell biology: Imagine bacteria adhering to the surface of a cell, perhaps at the site of an injury or wound. In response, a white blood cell ...

A blood clot is a gel-like mass of blood that can form as a natural part of wound healing. But blood clots that occur within arteries or veins can be dangerous and even life-threatening if they block ...