What is a blood transfusion? A blood transfusion involves receiving donated blood or blood parts into your body through one of your blood vessels. A needle is put into a vein, often in the arm. The ...

Possible causes of low blood pressure, or hypotension, range from dehydration to a heart condition. Drinking more water may help, but some people will need medication. Changing dietary habits may ...

Extreme fluctuations in blood sugar (glucose), whether too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia), can be dangerous for people with diabetes. The type of diabetes, your medication regimen, ...

Gina Prince-Bythewood directs the film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling YA novel, slated to open Jan. 2027 in Imax The studio has also dated the film for release on Jan. 15, 2027 in Imax.

Eating foods high in key nutrients, including iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12, and limiting alcohol may help increase your red blood cell count. Red blood cells are the most common cells in ...

Blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) are two important vital signs measured during a healthcare visit. Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls. Blood vessels ...

Hepatitis C can be transmitted when blood that carries the virus comes into contact with the blood of someone who does not have the virus. This can occur if people share needles or personal care ...

This study presents a valuable finding on the role of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitors (SLPI) in developing Lyme disease in mice infected with Borrelia burgdorferi. The evidence supporting the ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Water flow plays a crucial role in the migration of endothelial tip cells during blood vessel formation in zebrafish, alongside actin polymerization. This ...

Petechiae are tiny red, flat spots that appear on your skin. They are a sign of blood leaking from capillaries under your skin. Capillaries are the tiniest blood vessels that connect arteries to ...