A low red blood cell (RBC) count increases the risk of anemia. Ways of boosting RBCs include eating foods that contain iron, vitamins B12 and B9, vitamin C, vitamin A, and copper. Increasing exercise ...

White blood cells help fight infection in the body. Medical practices can differ in how they define a low white blood cell count. There are five types of white blood cells. Neutrophils account for ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research indicates that low red blood cell blood counts, regardless of other diseases that might be present, is a risk factor for death in very elderly individuals. In ...

A healthy blood count is crucial for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body. Conditions like anemia, fatigue, and low hemoglobin are often caused by iron or folate deficiency ...

Vonjo (pacritinib) improves hemoglobin levels in myelofibrosis patients with anemia, aligning with clinical guidelines for anemia management. The study showed 44% of patients achieved a hemoglobin ...

Dear Dr. Roach: What can you tell me about the cause and treatment of immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP)? I am a 71-year-old male, and after lab results showed a low blood platelet count, I ...

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Key Takeaways A low red blood cell count can be the result of lifestyle factors or signal a health condition requiring treatment. In the absence of an ...