Blood plasma is a light yellow liquid that makes up about half of a person’s blood. Blood plasma is vital for fighting infection, maintaining correct blood pH levels, helping blood to clot, and ...

Scientists have discovered a hitherto unknown function of blood platelets in cancer. In mouse models, these platelets have proved to help preserve the vascular barrier which makes blood-vessel walls ...

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion, according to the American Red Cross. “Blood transfusion is a highly critical, life-saving clinical procedure for a variety of patients, ...

Your blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. White blood cells only make up about 1% of your blood, but they have an important function. As part of your immune ...

A new study analyzed older adults who ate 60 grams of unsalted skin-roasted peanuts every day for 16 weeks. Scientists found ...

Blood pressure medications are commonly prescribed and are usually well-tolerated, but there are some serious side effects you should know about.

Winter dehydration can quietly harm kidney health. A doctor explains how low water intake and uncontrolled blood pressure ...

According to the American Heart Association, A, B and AB blood types are associated with a greater risk of dangerous blood ...

Antarctic icefish are famous for living without red blood cells, but they are not alone. A species of needle-shaped, ...