A man who viciously beat up his ex-girlfriend, then successfully appealed his conviction, has now pleaded guilty to attempted ...

Dear Dr. Roach: What can you tell me about the cause and treatment of immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP)? I am a 71-year-old male, and after lab results showed a low blood platelet count, I ...

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Repeated insulin shots at the same site can seed amyloid; consider this diagnosis if absorption seems erratic or glucose control worsens with a persistent lump.

A man with long-standing exploding head syndrome and sleep paralysis reports fewer and less intense episodes after low-dose ...

An orange-crowned warbler was spotted during Hamilton’s annual Christmas bird survey, a “rarity” for birdwatchers, organizers say. Volunteer Bob Curry said he saw the warbler near Woodland Cemetery, ...

You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number. An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and typically takes less than five ...

Rassi Nashalik says she was 'speechless' when she found out she had been appointed to the Order of Canada. Nashalik said she did her job for her people. (Chantal Dubuc/ CBC - image credit) Rassi ...

An elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is significantly associated with increased risk of depressive disorder (DD) ...

The NHS has a cautionary note on its website to anyone taking amlodipine, ramipril or lisinopril for blood pressure. In the UK, high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is really common, ...

Leukemia in older adults causes symptoms like weight loss, fatigue, and night sweats. Your outlook depends on the type of leukemia you have. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood cells, ...