A study published in Life Metabolism examined the effects of intermittent fasting on components of blood clotting. Researchers, using 160 study participants, human blood samples, and mice, found that ...

Our blood consists of many cell types that develop through different stages from a precursor type—the blood stem cell. An ...

Losing weight is something nearly every American wants to do but, like a lot of things, it's not always good for your health.

Red blood cells carry oxygen, white ones fight infections, and platelets clot your blood to stop bleeding. Most people with polycythemia vera have too many red blood cells. But it can also cause ...

Could aspirin keep cancer from spreading? A new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that the common pain ...

While intermittent fasting is known for its benefits like better metabolism, weight loss, and longer lifespan, its impact on platelet function and clot formation is less clear. Is Intermittent ...

Cancer cells damage healthy tissues as they multiply and spread. When your body detects damage, it sends platelets and clotting factors to repair it. This natural repair process includes forming ...

Our blood consists of many cell types that develop through different stages from a precursor type -- the blood stem cell. An international research team has now investigated the developmental pathways ...