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Anemia: Causes, symptoms and treatment
By Cari Nierenberg published
Anemia is a common condition that may be caused by a shortage of iron, abnormal bleeding, infections, cancer or gastrointestinal problems.
An Astronaut Got a Blood Clot in Space. Here's How Doctors on Earth Fixed It.
By Leonard David published
An unidentified astronaut aboard the International Space Station had a deep vein thrombosis — or blood clot — in the jugular vein of their neck, according to a new case study.
Bernie Sanders Had Two Stents Put In. Is It Serious?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Sen. Bernie Sanders underwent emergency surgery to have stents placed.
Woman Who Ate 'Unusually Large' Amount of Wasabi Developed Broken-Heart Syndrome
By Rachael Rettner published
A woman got more than a burning mouthful when she mistook a serving of wasabi for avocado.
Woman's Blood Turns a Shocking Shade of Blue After She Used Tooth-Numbing Gel
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Her nails and skin appeared bluish and her blood oxygen level was dangerously low.
Gaming May Trigger Heart Rhythm Problems in Susceptible Kids, Report Says
By Rachael Rettner published
The report describes three cases of children who experienced heart rhythm problems while playing electronic games.
Low Levels of 'Bad' Cholesterol May Have a Downside
By Rachael Rettner published
When it comes to "bad" cholesterol, lower is usually better. But a new study suggests it may be possible for cholesterol levels to be too low.
Sitting in Front of the TV May Be Worse for Your Heart Than Sitting at a Desk
By Rachael Rettner published
People with desk jobs may not need to feel so guilty about all those sedentary hours in an office chair.
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