The risk of developing blood cancer increases with age. The finding that a molecule from gut bacteria plays a part points to ...

Not all zombie skin cells are the same. New research reveals three unique subtypes with different roles in aging and disease, ...

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Hemolytic anemia occurs when red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be replaced. The loss of red blood cells means that fewer are available to carry oxygen and nutrients to tissues or ...

Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein found in the red blood cells. These are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Low levels of hemoglobin may be a sign of anemia. This occurs when a ...

In rural settings, it was once considered a status symbol ... key red flag. So why is belly fat such a big deal? One reason is insulin resistance - a condition where the body stops responding properly ...

Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism. Macy is a Writer on the CNET How-To team, covering a variety of topics ...

When the Sydney Swans run out at Gather Round the team will be sporting an all-white playing kit, after donating the red from their guernseys to highlight the need for blood donations. With demand ...

Your body needs insulin to keep the blood sugar level in a healthy range. Each diabetes type affects insulin production in a different way. Type 1 diabetes causes damage to the beta cells in your ...

"We come to inaugurate once again the house of the Red Queen Ixik Tz'aka'ab Ajaw [Lady Ruler of Generations], the queen who will be an ancestral symbol for contemporary women as she was in her time ...

The color of a person’s period blood can indicate different health conditions. For example, a bright red period indicates a healthy flow, while darker red or dark brown can signify pregnancy.

While most vertebrates, including humans, have red blood cells due to hemoglobin, some animals possess blue blood cells, thanks to the copper-based protein hemocyanin. This unique adaptation ...