Former President George W. Bush was hospitalized on Tuesday to treat a blocked artery in his heart.
blood clots
What’s in a Blood Type? Could Be Your Risk of Developing Clots
A study confirms the connection between the AB blood type and an increased risk of blood clots.
No Clots in Coach? Debunking ‘Economy Class Syndrome’
New guidelines say there’s no link between flying coach and an increased risk of blood clots. But it’s a good idea to get up and walk around during long flights anyway.
FDA Reviews Popular Birth Control Pills for Blood Clot Risk
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it is reviewing the safety of birth control pills like Bayer’s Yaz and Yasmin because of concerns that they may raise women’s risk of blood clots more than other pills.
Newer Birth Control Pills Carry a Higher Risk of Blood Clots
Two studies published in the British Medical Journal confirm that birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots.
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