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Tall And Obese Men At Risk For Blood Clots

A recent Norwegian study concludes the dangers that tall men who are obese face in having a greater risk for developing blood clots. The tall men included in the study were almost 6 feet or taller.

In the Media by Oscar Brooks

Yaz birth control pill may carry higher risk of blood clots

When the birth control Yaz came out a few years ago in 2006 ads appeared in movie theaters. What wasn't known then was that taking that and other oral contraceptives that contained drospirenone may put a woman at a higher risk of blood clots.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Op-Ed: Does Red Bull really give you wings?

A study on the world's most popular energy drink showed that drinking just one 250-ml sugar-free can of the caffeinated energy drink may increase the "stickiness" of the blood and raise the risk of blood clots forming.

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Office workers most in danger for fatal blood clots

Office workers who spend long hours at their desks are more at risk for fatal blood clots than passengers on long flights according to study. Dont forget to get up and move around throughout the day guys and gals!

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Blood clot guide challenges economy class risk

There's no proof that flying economy-class increases your chances of dangerous blood clots, according to new guidelines from medical specialists.

New Varicose Veins Treatment Painless

Varicose veins are not only unsightly, they can lead to skin ulcers and blood clots.

Clot Risk Higher in Some Contraceptives

Women who use non-oral hormonal contraceptives, like patches and vaginal rings, may be at higher risk of blood clots than those who take oral forms birth control, according to a new Danish study published in the journal BMJ.

Vaginal rings 'riskier than pill'

Using skin patches or vaginal rings as contraception comes with a higher risk of developing serious blood clots than the pill, according to a study.

New clot drug for heart patients

Hundreds of thousands of heart patients could benefit from new blood thinning drugs to cut their risk of stroke, guidelines recommend