Blood Health Insights

Blood-based tools are moving beyond traditional markers, offering scalable ways to assess risk for MASLD/MASH, Alzheimer’s, and colorectal cancer...

Even 'normal' hemoglobin levels during pregnancy can raise risks of maternal bleeding, infections, and newborn complications. The study shows ideal ranges vary by outcome, urging more personalized prenatal monitoring over rigid cutoffs.

New research establishes compact scaling laws linking fibrinogen and thrombin concentrations to fibrin clot architecture.

• Thrombin primarily...

Illinois moves from targeted screening in high-risk ZIP codes to universal blood lead testing for all children at 12 and 24 months, effective July...

• Weight-based enoxaparin with anti-Xa titration identified 28% of patients needing dose escalation.
• Symptomatic VTE rates stayed low at 1.1% versus...

Hematology is advancing fast across lymphoma, myelofibrosis, and sickle cell disease.

• CAR-T (liso-cel) delivers 40-55% cure rates in large B-cell...

Louisiana's first sickle cell gene therapy patient, 23-year-old Daniel Cressy, rang the bell on June 22 after CRISPR treatment that raised his...

Ofirnoflast, a first-in-class NEK7 inhibitor, achieved a 67% overall hematologic improvement rate in ESA-refractory lower-risk MDS.

• Erythroid...

Recent advances are reshaping outcomes for children with acute myeloid leukemia.

• 5-year survival now reaches nearly 70% thanks to refined...

The article examines the role of blood transfusions in sickle cell anemia management.

Low hemoglobin in young women often ties to hormonal and reproductive issues, not just diet.

• Heavy menstrual bleeding depletes iron stores faster...

Many seemingly wholesome staples destabilize blood glucose through high glycemic impact. Key examples include:

• Flavored yogurts often contain nearly...

EchoNext, an AI tool analyzing routine 12-lead ECGs, detected hidden structural heart disease in a 45-year-old patient initially sent home with asthma...

A study investigates the association between Helicobacter pylori infection and iron deficiency anemia among adults attending a tertiary care hospital.

Severe blood clots the size of dinosaur eggs led Jenny Mollen to the ER after GLP-1 use, with heavy hemorrhaging and fainting from blood loss. Her...

• Anemia reduces the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity due to low hemoglobin or insufficient healthy red blood cells.
• Common symptoms include...

Dietitians and AHA guidelines converge on simple habits that directly target cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose.

• Build balanced plates (half...

Routine cholesterol tests often miss key lipid threats in lean Indians, leaving heart health vulnerable.

• Lp(a) levels are largely genetic and raise...

Two breakthroughs highlight blood's evolving role in disease management.

• Alzheimer’s diagnosis: The FDA-cleared Lumipulse blood test measures...

An effective blood test summary condenses labs into a one-page view of abnormal results, trends, symptoms, medications and questions.

Key practices...