Blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) are two important vital signs measured during a healthcare visit. Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls. Blood vessels ...

Hepatitis C can be transmitted when blood that carries the virus comes into contact with the blood of someone who does not have the virus. This can occur if people share needles or personal care ...

The moon is expected to turn an eerie blood-red above the skies of the U.S. in the coming months, due to a rare total lunar eclipse. Late on March 13 and in the early hours of March 14 this year ...

On the other hand, axolotls don’t need to rely on their flappy feet and legs for land movement, but they do need to be capable of moving through the water like a giant tadpole. This is why they have ...

The Axolotl and Reptile Rescue Centre in Evesham said last year it took in nearly 2,000 animals – about 38 a week. Gareth Costellow, who runs the shelter with his wife Tara, said they were ...

A blood moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse when Earth's shadow casts a reddish tint on the moon. This intriguing visual phenomenon arises due to Rayleigh scattering of sunlight. The next ...

When it comes to norovirus, more commonly known as the stomach bug or 24-hour flu, your ability to fight the virus could be in your blood. “Blood type has been long established as having a role ...

If you don't know your blood type, you're not alone. However it is important medical information to know, and here's how you can find it. Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from ...

This photo captures the curious and friendly personality of an axolotl, also known as the "Mexican walking fish". Image by Mattias Banguese via Unsplash. Meet Glob, the Axolotl Planet Team’s ...

Previous research had found that maintaining stiffness in the tail was crucial in allowing flight, but scientists had been baffled by how this was achieved. They have now discovered that the ...

When is the next blood moon? The next blood moon will occur on March 13/14, 2025. It will be visible from start to finish across the U.S. Parts of Europe, Asia, Australia, South America ...