Damage to the vascular lining leads to interactions with red blood cells that hint at how to treat dangerous complications of heart attack, stroke and COVID-19. Skip to main content.

Children with sickle cell disease have unique nutritional needs. They burn more energy, face growth delays and need stronger ...

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 ...

This is a common issue that happens for a handful of kiddos, but to have so many all at once that were severe enough to ...

Your blood is also red because of a mixture of iron and oxygen in a molecule called hemoglobin. So in a way, the ancient ...

LifeShare Blood Center is asking the community to make blood donation part of their summer plans, especially with demand ...

Unlike donated blood, these artificial cells have no blood type, eliminating the need for any compatibility, making them invaluable in emergencies.

If you have type AB blood, for example, your body is programmed to produce A and B antigens on red blood cells. A person with type O blood doesn't produce any antigens. Blood is said to be ...

Most of your blood is made up of red blood cells. They account for 40% to 45% of the total volume of your blood. They generally live for about 120 days before they die off and need to be replaced.

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WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Our hospitals are hurting, as needed blood is down nearly a third. At the NBC 10 Summer Blood Drive Monday, NBC 10 spoke with an oncology nurse who puts that into perspective.

LifeShare Blood Center is hosting its summer Lifesaver Campaign, June 25–28, as the demand for blood increases during this ...