Useful in establishing the differential diagnosis of anemia, calculated by automated blood profiling machine from RBC count, hematocrit and hemoglobin Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Expresses ...

Cholesterol tests check the components of fat in your blood and compare them to normal ranges. Your clinician might also use ...

Members of the Blood Tribe gathered in Stand Off to walk and speak up on Red Dress Day for those who can no longer do the same. “Coming together collectively in spirit, in ceremony, is integral ...

Bananas aren’t just a post-workout snack anymore—they’re a stealthy weapon against high blood pressure. A new study shows how ...

Apr. 25, 2025 — Chimpanzee naive pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) can now be grown in cellular cultures, reveals a recent study. They successfully created chimpanzee early embryo models ...

Learn more about haptoglobin, including what it is, how it works and why infants with HDFN often have low haptoglobin levels.

Bright red blood in your stool, also known as hematochezia, is a sign of bleeding in the lower digestive tract. It is most likely caused by a condition like hemorrhoids or diverticular disease.

The American Red Cross is urging the public to schedule blood donation appointments in May, ahead of the busy summer season. The organization emphasizes the importance of donating blood and ...

The amount of blood on the shelves at the hospital can determine how many lives will be saved. Right now, the Red Cross of Alabama said they are seeing a steady supply of blood donors, but ...

Polycythemia vera (PV) is a chronic bone marrow disease. It causes the body to make too many red blood cells. People with PV have thicker blood and are at high risk for blood clots. People with PV may ...