Learn what different shades of blood mean and how they signal changes in your health or potential medical issues.

Columnist Mary Shaniqua offers examples of some symptoms of sickle cell that are lesser known than fatigue and a ...

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

The body uses folate to produce heme, a component of hemoglobin that helps carry oxygen. Red blood cells will not be able to mature if a person does not get enough folate. This may lead to folate ...

A UK study finds that anaemia in early pregnancy may raise the risk of heart defects in babies by 47%. Experts say timely ...

Iron is a vital mineral that helps red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. When its levels drop, the impact is felt far and wide—from energy to immunity, even mood and appearance.

Q: My fiance and I plan to have kids someday. I was wondering if it would be beneficial to keep our babies’ umbilical cords, ...

Teenage girls who avoid meat in favor of a plant-based diet are at higher risk of developing an iron deficiency, according to ...