The "Home Alone" and “Schitt’s Creek" star died of a pulmonary embolism, which affects the lungs, and she also had rectal ...

A pulmonary embolism is often preventable-but only if you recognize the warning signs in time.

A pulmonary embolism tied to colorectal cancer killed Catherine O’Hara. Here’s how common the event is among cancer patients ...

LOS ANGELES - Rapper Heavy D died last month of a blood clot to the lung that was likely formed during a long flight home from London, where he performed a tribute to Michael Jackson, according to the ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- From smoking to living in the South, many people face a higher risk of a pulmonary embolism: a blood clot in the lungs. Now with technology, new drugs, and specialized care, a ...

Blood clots form in response to signals from the lungs of cancer patients -- not from other organ sites, as previously thought -- according to a preclinical study. Clots are the second-leading cause ...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common heart and blood vessel disease after heart attack and stroke. Yet it is frequently misdiagnosed as pneumonia, a mistake that continues to claim lives.

Blood clots are among the most feared medical emergencies, and for good reason. They can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. But not all clots are dangerous. In fact, clotting is a natural and ...

Blood clots form in response to signals from the lungs of cancer patients—not from other organ sites, as previously thought—according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan ...

Blood clots aren’t always loud or dramatic. In fact, many develop quietly in the body, until they suddenly cause serious issues like a heart attack, stroke, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). While some ...