Pulmonary angiography, specifically the computed tomographic version, is the gold standard for diagnosing lung embolism.

Everyone knows the health risks of carrying too much fat around the waist and hips, but UVA Health scientists are developing ...

It follows the harrowing case of a mum who went to Turkey for surgery, but died days later after 'woeful' post-operative care ...

The NHS medical director has warned that the 'bargain basement' cosmetic procedures are 'potentially deadly' as people look ...

Sir Stephen Powis warned about the dangers of BBL surgery (PA) BBL surgery has the highest death rate of all cosmetic procedures as the fat injected into the buttocks can lead to a pulmonary embolism, ...

Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease where there is scarring of the lungs—called fibrosis—which makes it difficult to breathe. This is because the scarring causes the tissues in the lungs to get thick and ...

The desire to lose fat in the upper pubic area (FUPA) is common. Reducing the size and improving the appearance of FUPA can typically be achieved with a combination of diet and exercise, but can ...

It's a structured workout method that keeps you engaged with various walking intensities and speeds to increase the calorie and fat burn. So, if you're bored of the same old walking routine, we have a ...

Finding lower-fat menu items at fast-food restaurants isn't an easy feat. Many fast-food options are packed with fat, particularly saturated fat, which is associated with an increased risk of heart ...

When a blood clot forms in one of your deep veins, it’s called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This can cause pain and swelling. If the clot breaks free, it can move through your bloodstream ...

The role of echocardiography in acute pulmonary embolism (PE) remains incompletely defined. Echocardiography cannot reliably diagnose acute PE, and it does not improve prognostication of patients with ...

New research shows a strong relationship between the buildup of fat around the organs in midlife and brain markers of Alzheimer's disease Obese people may be raising their brain levels of ...