More than 8 million people in the U.S. take blood thinners, also called anticoagulants. Many are prescribed the drugs after ...

"Many supplements have real biologic effects, and when you layer them on top of blood thinners, you can tip into either bleeding or clotting without realizing it," warns Dr. Joseph Allencherril, MD, a ...

Bleeding is the No. 1 preventable cause of death after injury. While injuries and death as a result of mass shootings and other large scale incidents receive a lot of attention, life threatening ...

Dr Evan Levine said patients using blood thinners must remain vigilant against several common errors that can increase the risk of life-threatening bleeding.

A fast-acting powder turns blood into a sealing gel, stopping life-threatening bleeding where pressure and patches often fail ...

Uncontrolled bleeding represents one of the most alarming medical situations people encounter. While minor cuts and scrapes typically stop bleeding within minutes, persistent bleeding despite proper ...

Nosebleeds, or epistaxis, are common but can signal serious issues, especially for those with high blood pressure or on blood thinners. Minor trauma, dry air, and inflammation trigger bleeds.