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 ...

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 ...

HANOVER, N.H. — 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 normal white blood cell range for adults is between 4,500 and 11,000 cells per microliter (μL). The ranges tend to be higher in children, and they are based on age.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited red blood cell disorder in the U.S., affecting an estimated 100,000 people, researchers said in background notes.

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 ...

A red blood cell range is considered typical between 4.6 and 6.2 million cells per microliter (cells/μL) for males and 4.2 to 5.4 million cells/μL for females. Other tests may be needed to help ...

Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder that alters the function and shape of red blood cells. According to the CDC, SCD affects around 100,000 people in the U.S., and more than 90% are ...

“The Red Cross remains dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of all communities, and a diverse blood supply is crucial for improving health outcomes, especially for those living with ...