Mitchell did mention that current data on some at-home ECG devices indicates a high likelihood of false positive results, which can lead to unnecessary medical appointments and patient anxiety. That ...

A new study suggests that a tree-dwelling salamander may be able to control its grip on trees' bark by pumping blood in and ...

You might want to reconsider how to blow your nose the next time you have a cold, as a bioethicist has explained most of us ...

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in pregnant women is a severe condition caused by blood clots in the brain. The third ...

A few weeks ago, an allergist prescribed a two-week course of an oral steroid to clear up my sinus inflammation. Before I ...

Some people think they promote sinus drainage and blood flow and help with pain and pressure relief, though there's little research to back this up. Humidifiers. Humidifiers add moisture to the ...

This may slow their pulse because their heart does not have to pump as hard or fast to supply blood to the rest of the body. Also known as sinus node dysfunction (SND), this condition affects a ...

Hepatitis C can be transmitted when blood that carries the virus comes into contact with the blood of someone who does not have the virus. This can occur if people share needles or personal care ...

Blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) are two important vital signs measured during a healthcare visit. Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls. Blood vessels ...

The moon is expected to turn an eerie blood-red above the skies of the U.S. in the coming months, due to a rare total lunar eclipse. Late on March 13 and in the early hours of March 14 this year ...

That’s because sinus infections make the blood vessels in your nose and face swell, causing sinus congestion. OTC decongestants, such as Sudafed and nasal sprays, are medicines that narrow the ...