With two high-profile NBA stars suffering from blood clots recently, we asked doctors how they happen and if they are occurring more often.

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The signs of a dangerous blood clot can vary depending on its location. Some people may also not experience any symptoms.

According to the Mayo Clinic, deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in one of the deep veins of the body, usually in the legs. It often causes pain, swelling or warmth in the leg. DVT can ...

When it comes to developing blood clots, air travel can sometimes pose a significant risk - but experts have outlined easy in ...

Flights lasting eight to ten hours or longer pose the greatest risk of developing a blood clot due to a lack of movement so ...

There are plenty of easy exercises and stretches you can do in your plane seat to help reduce your risk of developing a blood ...

While the symptoms of a blood clot may vary depending on where the clot is located, there are some signs that are more common than others, such as leg pain. Here are the symptoms Layser noticed.

Deep vein thrombosis is an abnormal clot within a vessel where the congealing of blood blocks the flow through on the way ...

Kaweesa returned to her workstation and indeed, everything seemed to have returned to normal. However, two hours later, she ...

DVT occurs when a "blood clot develops in a deep vein ... Many people with DVT have no symptoms, but common signs to look for in the affected leg or arm include swelling, pain or tenderness ...