A protein identified nearly 40 years ago for its ability to stimulate the production of red blood cells plays a surprising, ...

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At 88 years old, Pope Francis died, the Vatican announced on April 21. His cause of death was a cerebral stroke which put him ...

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Treating anemia during pregnancy might lower the risk of heart defects in newborns, a new study says. Women with anemia in ...

While any blood donor is welcome and prized, more Black donors are particularly needed, especially for recipients with sickle ...

In a new study, researchers found that the inflammation behind painful episodes in sickle cell disease are correlated with ...

The trial, called PANDA, is open to women who are in the first 16 weeks of pregnancy with a single baby and women can ask ...

“Our results reinforce that hydroxyurea, the most efficacious medicine available for sickle cell disease, continues to have ...

Hydroxyurea remains effective long-term in reducing emergency department visits and hospital days for children living with ...