A blood clot behind the knee is a type of venous thromboembolism. It is a serious condition that can lead to life-threatening complications, such as a pulmonary embolism. The popliteal vein runs behind the knee and transports blood back up to the heart. When a blood clot forms in this vein, doctors refer to it… Read More »
Cancer currently has no cure which is why recognising symptoms as early on as possible is extremely important. In the UK, the four most common types of cancer are breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer and bowel cancer. A lump is one of the most widely recognised symptoms of cancer, but some of the signs… Read More »
By Jonathan R. Goodman RED meat, cellphones, plastic drinking bottles, artificial sweeteners, power lines, coffee… Which of these have been linked with cancer? If you are unsure, you aren’t alone. The problem isn’t a lack of information. Rather, we are bombarded with so much information and misinformation about what might cause cancer that it is… Read More »
Your blood group may affect your microbiomeMartynasfoto/Getty By Yvaine Ye Gut bacteria seem to vary according to the blood groups of their hosts, but the reason for this is not yet clear. Your ABO blood type is determined by a type of sugar on the surface of your red blood cells. Type A individuals have… Read More »