The longer a person has type 2 diabetes, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study from Karolinska ...

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After years of type 2 diabetes, red blood cells may quietly turn against the heart—offering a new clue for spotting danger ...

Red blood cells are essential for oxygen transport and immune function in the human body. When these cells become abnormally shaped, they can indicate serious health conditions, including diabetes, ...

Gene variants in red blood cell function may have doomed the hybrid babies of Neanderthals and modern humans. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Researchers at Tsinghua University have created a rapid, label-free method using polarized light detection to identify and ...

A groundbreaking new study reports important differences in oxygen physiology and red blood cell function in individuals with Down syndrome. A groundbreaking new study published in Cell Reports by ...

A change in the volume of red blood cells has been documented in astronauts since the earliest space missions. Thanks to an experiment conducted aboard the International Space Station, a research team ...

Red blood is the exception, not the rule. Evolution has painted it green, purple and white in animals that push physiology ...

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