A clinical trial for semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, found that it improved blood sugar control in people with ...

The American Red Cross estimates 29,000 units of red blood cells, 5,000 units of platelets and 6,500 units of plasma are ...

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause a number of strange sensations, like numbness, tingling, and more. “It felt like electricity ...

Fish delivers protein, and when you choose a fatty fish like tuna, salmon or trout, you're also getting omega-3 fatty acids.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. However, overall heart disease death rates over the past five decades dropped by 66% in American adults age 25 and older, according to a ...

New rules adopted in 2023 allow EMS and other health care providers to perform blood transfusions in the field. A St. Luke’s doctor helped make it happen.

Dr. Soma Mandal, a board-certified internist at Summit Health in New Providence, New Jersey, says that getting a CBC test is "recommended for individuals of all ages as part of a routine health ...

This discomfort usually occurs when your heart is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood because of narrowed arteries. This chest pain often improves with rest, or when you are lying down.

Many countries lack blood donors. The quest to create an artificial, lab-made blood type that could make up for supply shortages is extremely difficult. But there are some technologies that offer hope ...

It makes up a huge percentage of our weight, playing crucial roles in everything from regulating body temperature and lubricating joints to transporting nutrients and flushing out waste. We know it's ...

The South African National Blood Service is calling on more South Africans to register, as donor numbers remain critically low. Picture: sorapol1150/123rf.com ...

Thalassemia An inherited blood disorder where the body doesn’t make enough healthy hemoglobin, the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen. It can lead to anemia, fatigue, and slowed growth ...