January is National Blood Donor Month. According to the Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood ...

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This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways Blood work gives you a snapshot of your overall health, often revealing issues before symptoms show up. Regular testing helps detect or ...

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SAN ANTONIO — January is officially National Blood Donor Month. And in this week's Healthy SA we look into why donating blood and platelets is not only important this month, but year-round as well.

Cord blood banking is a topic that has gained significant attention in recent years, especially among expectant parents. Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta after a ...

Parents often ask about blood tests during routine pediatric visits, but pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies that healthy children rarely need them. She shares some of the criteria for ...

Theresa Larkin does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Monitoring blood biomarkers may seem reserved for elite athletes, but low levels of vitamins and minerals are common even among amateurs, and can have negative effects on performance. As long winter ...

Partnering with your healthcare provider to review results empowers you to make lifestyle changes and treatment decisions. When it comes to men’s health, what you can’t see often matters most. Many ...