Juan Uribe's 15-year-old son Max needs a perfect stem cell donor match. His story went viral on social media, but the search ...

Scientists have discovered that red blood cells act as hidden glucose sponges in low-oxygen conditions, explaining why people ...

Running extreme distances may strain more than just muscles and joints. New research suggests ultramarathons can alter red ...

CRISPR gene therapy Casgevy can nearly eliminate sickle cell crises, but difficult stem‑cell collection is delaying access ...

Local groups are raising awareness about sickle cell disease and encouraging people to roll up their sleeves and donate blood. Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder ...

A new study describes a technique that rejuvenates aging blood-forming stem cells and could help reduce the risk of age-related blood disorders.

Extreme endurance training is often seen as a sign of strong physical fitness. However, new research indicates that very long-distance runs may have negative effects on the body.

Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according to a ...

Pushing the body towards ultra-marathon distances can cause red blood cells to be less flexible, potentially impacting their ability to deliver oxygen and remove waste throughout the body, a new study ...