More Blood and Blood Disorders News

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  Low Levels of Key Blood Cells Could Signal Higher Death Risk

  A condition called lymphopenia — low levels of lymphocyte blood cells — could be...

  • Posted January 13, 2020
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  Health Tip: Coping With Winter Nosebleeds

  Wintry climates and cold viruses can lead to frequent nosebleeds, says the National Hemophilia...

  • Posted January 10, 2020
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  Clots in Space: Astronaut’s Blocked Vein Brings Medical Insight

  “Space medicine” took another small step forward after an astronaut who developed a blood...

  • Posted January 2, 2020
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  Study Spots Ties Between Rheumatoid Arthritis, Other Diseases

  People with inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes or blood clots may be at...

  • Posted November 20, 2019
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  Could a Blood Test for Breast Cancer Become a Reality?

  There’s early promise in the quest for a blood test that might spot breast...

  • Posted November 4, 2019
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  For Men, Living Alone May Mean Poorer Control of Blood-Thinning Meds

  Men who are on the blood-thinning drug warfarin have more difficulty taking the medication...

  • Posted September 2, 2019
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  Health Tip: Avoiding Anemia

  Anemia is a blood disorder characterized by a shortage of either red blood cells...

  • Posted August 9, 2019
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  Health Tip: Donate Blood Safely

  Donating blood generally is safe, says Mayo Clinic. New, sterile equipment should be used...

  • Posted August 8, 2019
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  New Moms Can Save a Life By Donating Cord Blood

  Pregnant women should keep in mind that donating their umbilical cord blood could save...

  • Posted August 5, 2019
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  Health Tip: If You Bruise Easily

  A bruise typically forms when small blood vessels near the skin’s surface break from...

  • Posted August 2, 2019
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  What You Need to Know Before Your Next Blood Test

  A blood test may seem like a simple thing, but it can do so...

  • Posted July 28, 2019
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