A 12-year-old British girl has recovered fully from leukemia—blood cancer—after it returned four times ever since she was ...

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of an aging patient population and an increasing prevalence of age-associated diseases, underscoring the need for advancing research into the biological ...

Old red blood cells create bilirubin as a by-product when they break down at the end of their life cycle. The liver processes bilirubin and other waste products, and conjugates, or binds it ...

New research published in Nature reveals that age-related changes in the gut promote the growth of pre-leukemic blood cells.

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

The spleen acts like a sophisticated filtration system, removing old, damaged red blood cells and platelets from circulation. But here’s where it gets interesting. Your spleen doesn’t just ...

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From high-altitude climbers to divers who can fish without scuba gear, scientists are finding new ways that human bodies may ...

It supports immune function by removing bacteria and old red blood cells. Additionally, it produces important proteins like albumin and clotting factors that maintain blood health. A healthy liver ...