Basophils, a type of immune cell that makes up less than 1% of white blood cells, have recently emerged as critical players in triggering allergic responses by releasing pro-inflammatory cytokines ...

White tea, which comes from the Camellia sinensis (or tea) plant, is the least processed type of tea, as well as the most delicate in flavor. It’s produced by picking the buds and leaves of the ...

They differ based on which type of blood cell is overproduced—red blood cells (carry oxygen from the lung to tissues), platelets (help the blood to clot), or white blood cells (help the body fight ...

Not all Democrats have resigned themselves to President-elect Donald Trump taking office as Inauguration Day approaches. A pair of high-profile lawyers who also happen to be supporters of Vice ...

If you've ever had a doctor order a blood test for you, chances are that they ran a complete blood count, or CBC. One of the most common blood tests in the world, CBC tests are run billions of ...

However, problems with the bone marrow can affect the development and production of these blood cells. Granulocytes are white blood cells that help fight infections and allergens. There are ...