Some Bear Facts That Could Help Prevent Human Strokes

• Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
• April 14, 2023
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Long periods of immobility can put people at risk of dangerous blood clots -- yet hibernating bears lie around for months without any problem. Now scientists think they've figured out why.

The researchers hope the insight can eventually lead to new drugs for preventing l...

Got an Extra Chromosome? It Could Harm You

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• January 27, 2023
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Researchers have uncovered a serious risk for folks who have an extra X or Y chromosome.

Those with the genetic condition known as supernumerary sex chromosome aneuploidy have a risk for blood clots in a deep vein or lung that's four or five times higher than usual, a

Prostate Cancer May Raise Risk for Blood Clots

• By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
• May 25, 2022
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Doctors need to be aware that prostate cancer raises a man's risk of serious and potentially deadly blood clots by about 50%, researchers say.

All cancer patients are at increased risk for venous thrombo...

Blood Type May Predict Which Cancer Patients Are Prone to Clots

• By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
• April 15, 2022
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Cancer patients' blood type may play a role in their risk for dangerous blood clots, researchers say.

Cancer and its treatments increase the risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). That includes

Post-COVID Risk for Blood Clot Lasts at Least 6 Months

• By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
• April 7, 2022
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COVID-19 increases people's risk of dangerous blood clots and bleeding for months after infection, researchers say.

The new findings suggest that COVID-19 is an independent risk factor for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and bleeding.

"Our findings arguabl...

Binge-Watching Could Raise Your Blood Clot Risk

• Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
• January 20, 2022
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Who hasn't started to watch a new drama series on TV, and suddenly realize that hours have slipped by as they binged on one episode after the next?

Now, a new study suggests that too much binge-watching may raise the risk of life-threatening blood clots in the legs or lu...

What's the Best Blood Thinner for a Blood Clot in Your Legs?

• Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
• December 8, 2021
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For people suffering from clots in their legs, a new study finds that one of two commonly used blood thinners is safer and more effective than the other.

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can cause clots to form in the deep veins in the legs, and if one breaks loose it can tr...