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 ...

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

HealthDay News — Ultra-endurance running accelerates red blood cell (RBC) aging through inflammatory and oxidative pathways, according to a study published online Feb. 18 in Blood Red Cells & Iron.

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Each year, approximately 36,000 people are diagnosed with the disease in the United States, according to the American Cancer ...

After a long trail race, some of your red blood cells may not bend the way they should. That matters because red blood cells have a tight job description.

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

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

Running is good for your health, but pushing it too far can take a hidden toll. New research shows that ultramarathons may ...