Blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) are two important vital signs measured during a healthcare visit. Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls. Blood vessels ...

Hepatitis C can be transmitted when blood that carries the virus comes into contact with the blood of someone who does not have the virus. This can occur if people share needles or personal care ...

Anyone who shops at Costco is familiar with the many sample stations set up throughout the store, serving up unlimited hot and cold snacks and little bites. The chain makes serious money from giving ...

The moon is expected to turn an eerie blood-red above the skies of the U.S. in the coming months, due to a rare total lunar eclipse. Late on March 13 and in the early hours of March 14 this year ...

"However, our data suggests that if you just did a pinprick, maybe you could diagnose kids who can’t access or do lung function tests." The research team analyzed blood samples from 87 asthma patients ...

A lesser-known fruit, packed with fibre, vitamin C, and potassium, could do wonders for your health, including helping to regulate blood pressure and protect the heart. The fruit in question is ...

Since the dawning of its Depression-era San Francisco roots, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) has weathered close to a century of wars and financial upheavals to rise as one of the top financial ...

The TriOx test was evaluated on blood samples from patients with and without cancer who had been referred by their GP with symptoms that might be due to cancer, as well as on asymptomatic ...