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 ...

Period blood color can change from bright red to dark red, pink, or brown at different points during menstruation, though it's not typically an indicator of your overall health. Color can change with ...

A blood glucose test measures how much sugar you have in your blood. You may have a blood glucose test in a doctor’s office, laboratory, or with a fingerstick meter at home. When you eat ...

(photo provided) All smiles and happy, Oscar Wolff is comfortable as he donates blood last week. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent) Josie Crabb worked the registration table of the Superior School Pep ...

Melatonin, vitamin D, and potassium are just a few of the many supplements that may help lower high blood pressure. High blood pressure is considered the leading modifiable risk factor for heart ...

What Is Cord Blood Banking? Cord blood banking is a process of collecting potentially life-saving stem cells from the umbilical cord and placenta and storing them for future use. Stem cells are ...

Frequent blood donors may be getting more than a warm, fuzzy feeling from their altruism, as giving blood may also enhance your ability to produce healthy blood cells, potentially reducing the ...

Scientists are exploring the production of artificial blood amid shortages of blood and the need for safe transfusions. Millions of people die globally each year due to lack of access to blood ...

SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - As part of the Silver State Heroes Challenge, the Sparks Police Department is hosting a blood drive on Monday, April 7. It will be held at the police department’s training ...

It was the first total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, in more than two years. A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth and moon align, in that order. There are different types of ...

The ARD film 'Blood Trail Antwerp' delves into the dark underbelly of the diamond trade, intertwining crime and political intrigue in the vibrant city of Antwerp. The narrative opens with a shocking ...

If you’re a fan of learning something new every day, you are probably well familiar with the ‘Today I Learned’ community, or ...