Researchers have discovered that expansion of mutant blood cells, a phenomenon linked to ageing, can be found in cancerous tumours, and this is associated with worse...
As we age, blood stem cells, the essential source of new blood cells in the body, can accumulate genetic mutations. These mutations can give the cells...
In an unusual case, a 23-year-old man with severe bone loss and spinal fractures has been found to have systemic mastocytosis (SM) – a rare blood...
A study has found that certain hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets containing both oestrogen and progestogen are associated with a higher risk of heart disease and...
For the first time, scientists have tracked what happens to stem cells decades after a transplant, lifting the lid on the procedure that has been a...
Researchers have used real-world data to attempt to emulate a randomised controlled trial testing the effectiveness of two blood thinners, apixaban and warfarin, to prevent stroke...
A new study from UC Santa Cruz has found that a certain population of ‘troublemaker’ blood platelet cells appear with ageing which can lead to blood...
A John Hopkins study reveals how timings of orthostatic hypotension impacted the risk of falls among older adults. A new study has brought critical insights into...
