Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

What Is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure is a problem that affects your arteries. When you have it, your blood is pushing too hard against the walls of your arteries. That makes your heart ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

A blood clot in the finger can result from trauma or conditions affecting blood flow, potentially leading to pain, swelling, and discoloration. While some blood clots in the finger resolve on their ...

Period blood color changes throughout your cycle due to how quickly blood flows and how long it stays in your uterus. Common period blood colors include brown (at the start or end of your period), ...

Thrombosis and embolism are both blood clots that reduce or block blood flow inside your blood vessels. They’re two different yet serious conditions. Here’s a look at the differences and similarities.

Blood flows through the blood vessels to deliver the needed oxygen and nutrients to the different cells in the body. The blood clotting process or coagulation is an important process that prevents ...