He was lethargic with signs of uncontrolled, abnormal bleeding, leading to a diagnosis of coagulopathy, a condition that prevents proper blood clotting and can be caused by rodenticide poisoning.

Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up—or more than 122 million people—have high blood pressure, according to a 2023 report from the American Heart Association.

Monitoring your blood pressure is a vital part of maintaining heart health. When you understand what your blood pressure readings mean, you can make informed decisions about your lifestyle choices ...

Men are more likely than women to die from high blood pressure, diabetes and HIV/AIDS, after shrugging off medical care for the conditions, a new study says. These differences crop up even though ...

Party insiders give National Post the behind-the-scenes story on what led to this week's election result that didn't turn out the way anyone expected You can save this article by registering for ...

“Outlander: Blood of My Blood” will premiere on Starz on August 8 followed by weekly drops on Fridays. The series is a prequel to “Outlander,” which premiered on Starz in 2014 and has run ...

While many are mindful of how food, stress or illness can affect glucose levels, sunburn can actually cause a rapid spike in blood sugar levels. That's because sunburn causes physical pain which ...

Higher cortisol levels can raise blood sugar levels. This can happen because of stress, sleep irregularities, caffeine and alcohol, certain medications, and even times of the day. You may ...

He has started prescribing a new kind of screening — the Shield blood test — for his patients who are hesitant to get a colonoscopy. For a decade, we've had stool collection kits like Cologuard.

High blood pressure can put you at a higher risk of heart disease and stroke High blood pressure or hypertension can cause serious health issues over time. When left untreated, high blood pressure ...

Low blood pressure often indicates good heart health, but when it leads to symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, or fainting, it becomes a problem that you need to address. Blood pressure measures ...

Calf raises while sitting can significantly reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes by 52%, helping to manage glucose control in diabetics and those at risk. This low-intensity exercise improves ...