Red blood cells (RBCs), traditionally regarded as passive oxygen carriers, are now recognized as highly dynamic regulators of immune and vascular ...

Of all the hundreds of thousands of blood donors in the land, it may seem unfair to single out just ten. But these aren't just any ten volunteers – these are super-donors who have gone the extra mile, ...

Researchers have discovered a distinct, secondary population of platelets that appears with aging and have hyperreactive behavior and unique molecular properties, which could make them easier to ...

Blood Assurance is facing a critical shortage of blood, plasma, and platelets just as the holiday season is starting. As the primary supplier for many area hospitals, it is essential to get donations ...

Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according to a ...

To understand precisely what occurs in the body during the first 24 hours after blood donation, we consulted Dr Rajat Kant Jain, Senior Consultant at Kailash Deepak Hospital. “Blood donation is a ...

Ultramarathons might push red blood cells past their limits—accelerating their aging in the process.