Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

Medically reviewed by Benjamin Leach, MD Key Takeaways MCHC measures how much hemoglobin is in red blood cells.Low MCHC can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia.High MCHC may indicate different types ...

A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...

A simple blood test might determine which patients are at risk for long COVID, a new study says. Higher levels of leukocytes -- a form of white blood cell -- are associated with more severe symptoms ...

Platelets are small types of blood cells that prevent excessive bleeding. It’s possible to develop low or high platelet counts related to a number of health conditions. Platelets are one of the main ...

Aplastic anaemia is a very rare but life-threatening condition of the bone marrow that can lead to death within months if not appropriately managed. In this condition where the bone marrow fails to ...

A new preclinical study shows that red blood cells can be tagged in vivo and used as long-lasting carriers for imaging agents ...