Fish delivers protein, and when you choose a fatty fish like tuna, salmon or trout, you're also getting omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats may help reduce fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood and ...

Dr. Soma Mandal, a board-certified internist at Summit Health in New Providence, New Jersey, says that getting a CBC test is ...

Learn about foods to avoid to keep your blood pressure down, including processed items, pickles, canned soups, and anything with extra salt.

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.

When the heart does not get enough blood, it cannot pump efficiently, which can make you feel breathless. You may also feel unusually tired or weak, even with normal activities.

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 ...

Not enough of us are donating blood - SANBS urges action this National Blood Donor Month The South African National Blood Service is calling on more South Africans to register, as donor numbers ...

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 ...

When I don’t donate blood, I feel bad because, as a universal donor, I could potentially be saving lives as my blood is not limited, as opposed to other groups.

When I don’t donate blood, I feel bad because, as a universal donor, I could potentially be saving lives as my blood is not limited, as opposed to other groups.