Anemia is a common condition in kids, affecting almost 5% of children aged 2–11 years in the U.S. Anemia occurs when a child doesn’t have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin (a type of ...

For the first time in New Hampshire, the American Red Cross hosted a blood drive meant to help people with sickle cell disease.Donations made Monday at Dartmouth College can go a long way toward ...

Key Takeaways An oral chemo drug is safe and effective for sickle cell disease in childrenHydroxyurea helps red blood cells retain a healthy, round shapeThe drug significantly reduced ER visits ...

LIVERPOOL, N.Y. — Thursday is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day and the American Red Cross in Liverpool, N.Y., hosted a blood drive. Sickle cell disease is something you're born with that can make ...

Every cell type has a normal lifespan, but in hemolytic anemia, something causes your red blood cells to die off quickly or prematurely — and faster than they can be replaced.

They might also experience sickle cell anemia, as sickle cells only last about 10 to 20 days, while nonsickle red blood cells last 90 to 120 days. The low number of red blood cells can cause ...

A low red blood cell (RBC) count increases the risk of anemia. Ways to boost RBCs include eating foods that contain iron, vitamins B12 and B9, vitamin C, vitamin A, and copper.

Scientists have uncovered a new biological mechanism behind tissue and organ damage in low-oxygen conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and severe COVID-19. Bursting red blood cells—not ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – MUSC Project Impact and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive for sickle cell patients. According to the American Red Cross, there is no universal cure for ...

They also discovered lung stem cells in mice that made all the constituents of blood, including red blood cells, megakaryocytes and several types of immune cells. Looney’s group wanted to prove this ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Too few U.S. kids with sickle cell anemia get a needed screening for stroke, according to a study released Tuesday. The study found fewer than half get the screening and only ...

When red blood cells sickle, they do not bend or move easily and thus can block blood flow to the rest of the body. People with sickle cell disease could experience onset of strong episodes of ...