A typical platelet count range can change with age. Platelet counts may fluctuate due to natural vascular aging, changes in bone marrow tissue, and altered blood plasma makeup. Platelets, or ...

(HealthDay News) — Leukocyte count is an independent predictor of future postacute sequelae of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 infection (PASC) in postmenopausal women, according to a study ...

Neurons are cells in the body that are responsible for transmitting electrical signals through the nervous system. Different types of neurons affect the ability to move, which begins as an impulse, or ...

The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, the Pentagon's top research arm, wants to find out if red blood cells could be modified in novel ways to protect troops and help them manage extreme ...

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 ...

Your browser does not support the <audio> element. “YOU LOOK thicker” sounds like a slight. Coming from Joe Rogan, the thick-set podcasting megastar and martial ...

New research by scientists at the Champalimaud Foundation has revealed a surprising new role for the immune system. Their study in mice found that during periods of low energy— such as ...