May 21, 2012: New Blood Thinner May Lower Chances of Clots in High-Risk Heart Patients: FDA
Agency's advisory panel to vote on whether Xarelto should be approved for treating acute coronary syndrome

May 18, 2012: Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC
Undetected disease can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, agency notes

May 09, 2012: Evolution May Explain 'Runner's High,' Study Says
Brain reward center boost seems to spur humans, dogs to run long distances

May 09, 2012: New Drug Shows Promise for Myeloma Patients
Studies found lenalidomide lengthened time disease did not worsen, but risk of second cancers was doubled

May 09, 2012: Angioplasty May Be Risky for Those With Poor Leg Circulation
Procedure to open heart arteries linked to raised death rate in people with peripheral artery disease

May 08, 2012: Irregular Heartbeat Poses Greater Stroke Risk for Women Than Men
Study found that the higher odds remained even when women took blood thinner

May 03, 2012: Researchers Rejuvenate Blood-Forming Stem Cells in Mice
Scientists hope to apply findings to human aging in future

May 02, 2012: Aspirin as Effective as Warfarin for Heart Failure: Study
Doctors, patients may opt for cheaper, over-the-counter aspirin, researchers say

May 02, 2012: 'Iceman' Mummy Yields Oldest Human Blood Cells
Examination of the 5,000-year-old cells suggests wound did not kill 'Otzi' instantly

April 10, 2012: Certain Birth Control Pills May Carry Higher Blood Clot Risk: FDA
Products such as Yaz or Yasmin, containing drospirenone, will get new labels, agency says

April 05, 2012: Infection Might Raise Blood Clot Risk for Older Adults: Study
These clots often start in the legs but can also affect the heart, lung or brain, researchers say

March 27, 2012: Tighter Recommendations Issued for Blood Cell Transfusions
Study found patients do just as well with lower thresholds for red blood cells

March 26, 2012: Clot-buster Drug Injection Might Help Some Heart Attack Patients
Study found that it saved more cardiac muscle than clot extraction technique

March 13, 2012: One Antibiotic Appears to Ease Severe E. Coli Infection
Small study looked at bacteria that caused German outbreak

March 02, 2012: Sickle Cell Blood Test Might Predict Severity of Disease
Study suggests it could be used to guide treatment for individual patients

February 29, 2012: New Drug May Help Fight Rare Bone Marrow Disorder
Jakafi won't cure myelofibrosis, but it improves quality of life, studies find

February 15, 2012: Circulatory Disorder Not Studied Enough in Women, Experts Say
Gender-specific research on peripheral artery disease may help prevent strokes, heart attacks

February 14, 2012: Lead, Cadmium Levels in Blood Linked to Reduced Fertility
Avoiding exposure to cigarettes, lead-based paints may improve odds of conceiving, study suggests

February 06, 2012: New Scoring Method May Help Predict Stroke Outcome
Study reveals quick way to identify those who will respond well to clot-buster alteplase

February 03, 2012: Aspirin, Warfarin Fare Equally for Heart Failure Patients
Each of these anti-clotting drugs had similar effectiveness in preventing deaths, study found

February 03, 2012: Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression?
Small study suggests 'biomarker' levels might help support a diagnosis, but more research needed

February 02, 2012: Anemia May Boost Death Risk After Stroke
Study of men finds the blood disorder affects survival rates up to a year later

February 02, 2012: New Anti-Clotting Drug May Cut Brain Bleeding Risk: Study
People with abnormal heartbeat taking Xarelto were less likely to bleed out than warfarin patients

February 02, 2012: Efforts to Reduce Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell Working: Study
Ultrasound screening, regular blood transfusions have helped reduce strokes in those with the blood disorder

February 01, 2012: Experimental Drug Might Beat Aspirin in Preventing Repeat Strokes: Study
It's not yet FDA-approved, but apixaban cut clot risk caused by abnormal heartbeat

January 19, 2012: Repeat Scans Urged for Head Injury When Blood Thinners Involved
Italian study confirms recommendation for 2 CT scans 24 hours apart to detect bleeding in brain

January 19, 2012: Narrowed Artery Condition Often Goes Undiagnosed: Study
Fibrous tissue disorder raises risks for high blood pressure, stroke and aneurysm

January 17, 2012: Experimental Blood Thinner Given Before Surgery Shows Benefit
Cangrelor has potential to reduce clot risk with low bleeding problems in heart patients, study finds

January 17, 2012: Joint Replacement Patients Face Blood Clot Risk in Hospital
Knee surgery associated with twice the risk compared to hip procedure, evidence review found

December 28, 2011: Adding Lovenox Didn't Reduce Blood Clot Death Risk in Study
Blood thinner along with compression stockings didn't lower risk in acutely ill patients

December 22, 2011: Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommended for Adults With Diabetes
Shared blood glucose monitors, finger-stick devices pose infection risk, experts warn

December 20, 2011: Screening Alone Not Enough to Prevent Sudden Death in College Athletes
Testing of all athletes, not just Division I players, and safe training methods required, researchers say

December 15, 2011: Low Iron Levels May Increase Blood Clot Risk
Researchers say next step is determining if treating iron deficiency wards off dangerous clots

December 14, 2011: Study Finds Fewer Blood Transfusions Needed After Hip Surgeries
Not doing it had little effect on recovery, death risk among elderly patients

December 13, 2011: Health Tip: Help Protect Against Blood Clots
Things you can do

December 13, 2011: Cancer Outpatients at Greater Risk for Blood Clots
In large study, only one-quarter of patients developed clots in hospital

December 12, 2011: FDA Panel Cites Clot Risk From Contraceptive Patch
Advisory group recommends Ortho Evra remain available, but with warning on label

December 12, 2011: Low-Dose Aspirin After Lung Clot Could Prevent Recurrence
Study shows benefit for patients who've already finished with stronger blood thinners

December 12, 2011: Gene Therapy a Boon for 6 Hemophilia Patients
Severity of the bleeding condition was reduced for men with type B disorder, study finds

December 12, 2011: Adult Sickle Cell Drug May Benefit Kids, Too
It was well-tolerated by children younger than 4, study finds

December 07, 2011: FDA Panels to Weigh Safety of Newer Forms of the 'Pill'
They will consider new warning labels about increased risk of blood clots linked to contraceptives

December 01, 2011: Self-Monitoring of Blood Thinner May Halve Clot Risk
But newer drugs may replace warfarin and the need for frequent blood tests, experts say

November 25, 2011: More Aggressive Chemo May Help Younger Lymphoma Patients: Study
High-dose combination therapy boosts disease-free survival but raises side-effect risk

November 23, 2011: Newer Blood Thinner May Pose Danger to Trauma Patients
Pradaxa has caused severe bleeding problems that can't be reversed, trauma surgeon says

November 16, 2011: Blood Type May Be Associated With Stroke Risk: Study
Researchers say type AB raised chance of attack by 26%, but there's no proof of cause-and-effect

November 16, 2011: Jakafi Approved for Rare Bone-Marrow Disease
First drug in U.S. sanctioned for myelofibrosis

November 14, 2011: Warfarin May Need Less Monitoring for Some
12-week intervals likely OK for those with stable doses of blood thinner, study finds

November 14, 2011: Sepsis Plus Heart Rhythm Disorder Linked to Stroke, Death
Hospital patients with severe blood infections and new atrial fibrillation found at higher risk

November 14, 2011: Blood Thinner Xarelto Shows Promise for Heart Patients
Study found it cut odds of death and heart attack, but bleeding risk needs monitoring, experts say

November 11, 2011: FDA Approves First Umbilical Cord Blood Product
Hemacord stem cell product sanctioned for certain blood cancers and related disorders