If you notice your hands are swelling, it could be both uncomfortable and unsettling, but in most instances the cause could be situational — caused by factors such as temperature, exercise, diet, ...

A freeze-dried blood product that could be stored for years on ambulances or in remote emergency departments is showing ...

A shelf-stable, freeze-dried platelet product shows promise in treating TBI by reinforcing damaged blood vessels and reducing ...

Every year in the U.S., about a million people are treated at emergency rooms for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and about ...

Waking up with a swollen tongue can transform a normal morning into a concerning health situation. This unusual symptom, medically known as glossitis, often catches people off guard and raises ...

Ankle swelling might seem like a minor inconvenience after a long day on your feet, but certain patterns of swelling can signal serious heart problems that demand immediate medical attention.

Have you noticed your body getting bigger after working out? Turns out, it’s normal. Body swelling is common when exercising, especially when taking a high-intensity interval training class, running ...

Advances in cancer treatment mean more people are living longer after a cancer diagnosis. But some survivors develop ...

Brain swelling in the days following a stroke caused by a brain bleed is linked to a higher risk of death and disability, a study suggests.

Recurring knee swelling without injury may indicate knee effusion - fluid buildup needing early diagnosis and treatment to ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter. Ellen in Lowell writes, "We have been told that people are ...

Immediately after you get lip filler, the lips can look a little uneven. The day after, you can expect your lips to feel tender and look larger than the final result. After three days have gone by, ...