Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs around the body. They then carry carbon dioxide from around the body back to the lungs. These cells are an important component of blood. However, a range of ...

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You can increase white blood cells (WBCs) by taking certain medications and eating immune-boosting foods, like yogurt, lean ...

A high red blood cell count can occur for many reasons, including excessive cell production, changes in blood volume, or underlying medical conditions. Sometimes, the cause is unknown. Erythrocytes, ...

Treatment with a molecule known as A485 can quickly and temporarily increase levels of white blood cells, a critical part of the body's immune system, an effect that is difficult to deliver with ...

Your body has three types of blood cells: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. When all three of these blood cells are below normal limits, you can develop a condition called ...

People with MDS have fewer red and white blood cells and platelets. Blood transfusions may be needed if you have MDS and experience anemia or thrombocytopenia. Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a ...

Electrically stimulating key cells in the immune system could "reprogram" them to reduce inflammation and encourage faster and more effective healing in the body. This is the discovery of scientists ...