New research finds that birds can use lactate, often thought of as a metabolic waste product, as a cellular fuel that aids in ...

Blood stem cells develop through different stages to become fully mature red blood cells. This fundamental biologic process is defined by a series of complex metabolic processes, which are often ...

A new study uncovers how diabetic red blood cells release toxic packages that damage blood vessels, revealing a promising path for preventing serious complications. EVs derived from RBCs of patients ...

Conference MDAngle offers personal perspectives from conference attendees, showcasing their anticipation, quick takeaways, and insights into how the presented research will affect their patients. The ...

Scientists have long known that people living at high altitudes, where oxygen levels are low, have lower rates of diabetes than people living closer to sea level. But the mechanism of this protection ...

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause pale skin, cracked lips, tongue changes, mouth sores, vision problems, and anemia, requiring ...

Anemia, or what is commonly known as low blood count, occurs when the body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells. There are several ways to address this condition, one of which is by consuming ...

Neurological deficits from low B12 directly impair balance, walking gait, and motor coordination, which severely increases the risk of falls in elderly individuals.

Br Sola Ogundipe, Health Editor Every year, millions of people around the world live with sickle cell disorder, a genetic ...