December 13, 2023 / 5:41 PM EST / CBS Boston As a Black man, should I be worried my white blood cell count is always low? BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions.

Learn about white blood cells, which help your body fight inflammation and infections. A high or low white blood cell count may be associated with certain health conditions.

Low White Blood Count: Learn more about low white blood cell counts, what's "normal," what low WBC could mean, and what you can do about it.

CNN staffer Sharon Browne-Peter was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia when her mother was pregnant. Now, she advocates for more Black blood donors in the US and UK who can help ensure a more ...

A red blood cell count test gives the correct number of red blood cells in your body. Learn about how the test is done, why it is done, risks, and more.

Red blood cell (RBC) indices are a battery of tests that evaluate measurable characteristics of red blood cells, including their size and the concentration of hemoglobin in them.

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a genetic condition that affects your red blood cells. Although SCA can affect anyone, Black people are at a higher risk for this disease.

One of the largest nonprofits supplying blood to hospitals and health centers is urging African Americans to donate more blood.

The science behind blood’s color Blood gets its color from hemoglobin, the protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body.

Black people are at a much higher risk of being affected by sickle cell — and the effects can be fatal. More research is needed to combat it ...