Human blood already comes in a bewildering variety of types, but researchers have now identified a new one so rare that only ...

Scientists discovered a new blood type, but only 3 people on Earth share it. Here's why this discovery matters.

Aging taps us on the shoulder in many ways: wrinkles, thinning hair, loss of flexibility, slowing of the brain. But the ...

Uganda is among the countries with the highest burden of the disease, with an estimated 33,000 babies born each year carrying the sickle cell trait or disease. For thousands of families across Uganda, ...

This comprehensive review examines vitamin B12 absorption, physiological roles, deficiency states, and dietary sources, with ...

US defence bill proposes suspension of aid to Lebanese Armed Forces if it is deemed unwilling to carry out task ...

Mississippi Blood Services is urging everyone to give the gift of life. Its Countdown to Christmas holiday blood drive starts ...

For years, the search for a stem cell donor has felt like a quest for a rare key-one that fits a lock with eight intricate tumblers, each representing a genetic marker.

The FDA has issued its stamp of approval to a new, cell-based option to treat Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS), marking the ...

A soft, edible electrode made from alginate and polydopamine detects glucose under intestinal conditions, opening a path toward swallowable sensors for diabetes monitoring.

Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or ...