Health

In healthy people, bleeding typically results in blood pooling together and clotting, which puts a relatively short end to the problem. In people who suffer from hemophilia, however, levels of important blood proteins called clotting factors are too low, which can result in uncontrollable bleeding both externally and internally. Although it is a largely inherited […]

Technology has come a long way, especially where women’s health is concerned. Women can now use a smartphone app to track their periods and record details such as flow, mood, and cramping.1 Offered by Always, Tampax, Kotex, and major women’s health organizations, these apps are free and easy to use. Most allow users to record […]

Given that about one-third of people who suffer from undiagnosed and untreated pulmonary embolism die from the condition, it is safe to say that it isn’t something to be taken lightly. According to the CDC, the precise number of people who are affected by the condition is unknown.1 However, it is estimated that around 900,000 […]