Miniature organs on a chip could allow us to do scientific studies with great precision, without having to resort to animal testing. The main problem, however, is that artificial tissue needs blood ...

UVA recently opened a clinic to treat the condition, which is a relative increase in fluid in the brain that can cause ...

Blood vessels are like big-city highways; full of curves, branches, merges, and congestion. Yet for years, lab models ...

In biomedical research, so-called organs-on-a-chip, also referred to as microphysiological systems, are becoming increasingly ...

The Red Cross has a new way to test your hemoglobin levels that is prick-free. For the past four months, donation locations have tested iron levels using a noninvasive device called the Ora Sense.

Participants in the highest BGAT quartile of this study had a hazard ratio for VTE risk of 2.12 compared with those in the lowest BGAT quartile after adjusting for age and sex characteristics.

Dr. Tiziano Barbui explains how excess blood cell production in certain myeloproliferative neoplasms can impair circulation and why treatments like phlebotomy are used.

Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind device to profile the immune function of newborns. Using a single drop of ...

Don't ignore these 5 warning signs of dangerously low blood levels. Early recognition could prevent life-threatening ...

Keeping your blood sugar in check is important for everyone-not just those living with diabetes. Consistently-high glucose ...

For an average adult, a blood pressure reading is considered normal if it’s below 120/80 mmHg. High blood pressure has no symptoms, until you begin to experience complications. That’s why it ...

Monitoring your A1C is essential for both preventing and managing type 2 diabetes. Why? Regular testing can help detect elevated blood sugar levels and assess the effectiveness of your current ...