Learn more about platelets, small types of blood cells that prevent excessive bleeding and serve other important purposes.

A platelet count measures the average platelet level in a person’s blood. High or low platelet levels can increase the risk of clotting or excessive bleeding. Platelets, also called thrombocytes ...

Understanding tests used to detect bone problems. Johns Hopkins Medicine. Joint aspiration. Dr, Bailey is a Virginia-based physical therapist and professor of anatomy and physiology with over a decade ...

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is facing backlash over a tweet she posted after Pope Francis’s death on Monday. The Vatican announced that Francis died Monday morning after developing ...

Blood donation provides essential components such as red and white blood cells, platelets and plasma, all of which play a vital role in medical treatments. Cancer patients, for instance, often require ...

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