New York Blood Center and New Jersey Blood Services declared a blood emergency, and are urgently seeking donors to bolster the region's blood supply.

Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, can develop gradually, with mild early symptoms like fatigue and thirst that may go unnoticed for years. Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and ...

Everyone’s blood sugar goes up and down somewhat. But for some people, it can fall too low. Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, occurs when blood glucose drops below 70 mg/dL. Because low blood sugar ...

Our eyes are often considered windows to our overall health, providing valuable clues about various medical conditions. One such condition that can manifest through eye pressure is high blood pressure ...

Blood pressure medications help millions of Americans manage hypertension and prevent life-threatening conditions like stroke and heart attack. However, these life-saving prescriptions sometimes cause ...

One of the ways to diagnose high blood pressure at an early stage is spotting the symptoms. Parents should watch for subtle ...

The Silent Symptom That Could Be a Sign of Blood Clots originally appeared on Parade. Your blood’s ability to clot after a cut or injury is an important defense mechanism to keep you from bleeding too ...

Donating blood helps save the lives of patients in need of medical care. There are also benefits to the donor. (Getty Images) Amanda Fouch has been donating blood since she was a teenager. “There was ...

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Share on Pinterest Eye health may hold the key to predicting heart disease and aging risk, according to new research. PeopleImages/Getty Images Scientists have known for some time now that the eyes ...