Stem cells are often described as the body's master cells. Healthy stem cells can restore the blood system after cancer ...

Additionally, chronic inflammation, hemolysis (the breakdown of red blood cells), and poor circulation can further weaken the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight infections ...

These events are associated with innate training and can have long-term impacts on hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell (HSPC) development but can also compromise their function. While many ...

In a new study, researchers found that the inflammation behind painful episodes in sickle cell disease are correlated with ...

Recurring infections may signal immune dysfunction. Understanding their cause can improve health and boost your defense ...

Key Takeaways An oral chemo drug is safe and effective for sickle cell disease in childrenHydroxyurea helps red blood cells ...

People with type O blood enjoy a slightly lower risk of heart disease and blood clotting, but they may be more susceptible to hemorrhaging or bleeding disorders. This may be especially true after ...

Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered how adult stem cells retain their regenerative power.

Your blood type and your smell, and even the color of the clothes you're wearing, can affect the number of mosquito bites you ...

Roughly one in 14 people with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) have an infection in the first year after ...

In alpha-gal syndrome, the immune system overreacts to a sugar known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, or "alpha-gal" for short.

Hydroxyurea remains effective long-term in reducing emergency department visits and hospital days for children living with ...