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In a surprising discovery, a 'sticky molecule' that occurs naturally in our blood vessels could be both a culprit behind ...

In a surprising discovery, a "sticky molecule" that occurs naturally in our blood vessels could be both a culprit behind ...

The family of a two-year-old boy who has spent most of his life in hospital battling a rare and life-threatening blood disorder has made an urgent plea for a stem cell donor. Maison was diagnosed with ...

Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...