Opportunistic infections can contribute to antimicrobial resistance making these infections more severe than would occur otherwise. Some uninvolved pathogens that cause these infections possess ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

While some studies suggest that apple cider vinegar may help lower blood pressure, the research is limited and inconclusive, especially since many studies involve animals or have other limitations.

Dual anti–human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) therapy plus chemotherapy followed by maintenance treatment with HER2-targeted and endocrine therapies is standard first-line treatment for ...

Lupus affects different people in different ways. Many people with lupus have problems with the heart, lungs, and blood. How does lupus affect the heart, lungs, and blood? Your heart, blood vessels, ...

Red blood cell disorders are conditions that affect the number or function of red blood cells (RBCs). RBCs are one of the main components of blood. They are among the most abundant cell types. The ...

Hematolagnia is sexual interest in blood or blood-like images, such as the smell, sight, or texture of blood during sexual play. People may use real blood, fake blood, or blood-like substances such as ...

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from your heart. They have thick walls and a muscular layer that keeps your blood moving. Arteries can be as wide as a nickel (about two centimeters). They are the ...