Catherine O’Hara’s death from a pulmonary embolism has drawn attention to this serious condition in which a blood clot lodges in the lungs. Dr. Leana Wen explains.

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Psychologists say that after the need for food and shelter, humans want to feel valued. But that need usually goes unmet.

Here, Dr. Newberry and Dr. Ashar break them down. It’s important to note that there’s not a whole lot of research on treatments for an upset stomach, Dr. Ashar says. Part of the reason for this is, as ...

Here's all you need to know about Catherine O'Hara's cause of death at 71, pulmonary embolism from rectal cancer, courtesy of ...

"Home Alone" actress Catherine O'Hara's died from a pulmonary embolism. Here's what to know.

A neoplasm is an abnormal growth of cells in the body. It happens when the body’s normal process of making and replacing cells doesn’t work as it should. When a neoplasm forms into an abnormal growth, ...