The longer a person has type 2 diabetes, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Diabetes, shows that changes in red blood ...

Stripe patterns are commonly seen in nature—for instance, birds and fish move in coordinated flocks and schools, fingerprints form unique designs, and zebras can be identified by their distinctive ...

Blood in urine without pain may be caused by exercise, certain medications, or kidney diseases. Bladder or kidney cancer can cause blood in the urine without pain. Hematuria is the medical term for ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had an eye issue last year that led to blood tests resulting in an elevated A1C. I said that it wasn't my blood; I am plant-based, exercise regularly, and don't drink sodas or ...

When blood gets into a person's urine (pee), doctors call it hematuria (pronounced: hee-ma-TUR-ee-uh). Hematuria is pretty common, and most of the time it's not serious. Peeing is one way our bodies ...

Gene variants in red blood cell function may have doomed the hybrid babies of Neanderthals and modern humans. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Good morning, everyone. I'm Andrew Fein. I'm one of the biotechnology research analyst at H.C. Wainwright. It's my pleasure this morning to host a HCW @ Home event, even though many of you probably ...

Your morning coffee might do more than wake you up – it could weaken donated blood. A large new study shows caffeine lowers red blood cell quality, making transfusions less effective, especially in ...

Editor’s note: Every year, hundreds of undergraduates at the University of Delaware pursue research under the guidance of a faculty mentor, especially during the summer months. Such experiences ...

Red blood cell lifespan is significantly lower for specific patients on maintenance dialysis. Among anemic patients receiving maintenance dialysis, red blood cell lifespan appears especially reduced ...