Blood Clots

Could Your Blood Type Influence Stroke Risk? Here’s What Science Says
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Could Your Blood Type Influence Stroke Risk? Here’s What Science Says

When you think of stroke risk factors, conditions like high blood pressure, smoking, or obesity probably come to mind. But recent research suggests something far more personal may play a role: your blood type. A 2022 genetic study has uncovered that people with one particular blood type may have a slightly higher chance of experiencing…

Blood Clots: The Silent Threat in Our Veins
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Blood Clots: The Silent Threat in Our Veins

Every year, 100,000 Americans die of blood clots — and shockingly, 1 out of 4 get no warning before it happens. [1] Your body’s circulatory system is a complex network that carries life-sustaining essentials. Blood clotting is one of its essential processes, which stops bleeding when you’re injured. But what happens when this process goes…