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Too high a platelet count can mean an increased risk of blood clots while too few can cause several diseases. Genetic problems and faulty antibodies can lead to small clotting issues in the body, [...]

Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder that affects roughly one percent of the general population. Von Willebrand disease is a genetic disease, meaning patients get it from their [...]

It is estimated that 1 in 4 people worldwide have some form of anemia, a blood disorder that affects the body’s red blood cells. Anemia can range in severity and have different causes, including [...]

Obesity is not just a cosmetic concern. It is one of the leading causes of preventable illness and death in the U.S. Obesity is linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain cancers. The [...]

The average human body contains anywhere from five to seven quarts of blood. When one’s blood is lost, it has to be replenished. Even the blood that stays in our body needs to be replaced [...]