Antarctic icefish are famous for living without red blood cells, but they are not alone. A species of needle-shaped, ...

Among patients with ACS who are managed invasively, a drop in hemoglobin (Hb) during the initial hospitalization—even without a clinically obvious bleed—is associated with worse outcomes in the first ...

Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells. It carries oxygen around your body, delivering it to tissues. Hemoglobin also carries carbon dioxide to the lungs so you can breathe it out. Iron is a part ...

New research has, for the first time, discovered hemoglobin in the uppermost layer of human skin, and found that it helps protect against damage. The findings provide important insights into skin ...

A hemoglobin test measures the amount of hemoglobin in red blood cells, which is essential for transporting oxygen throughout the body and carbon dioxide back to the lungs. Normal hemoglobin levels ...

Abnormal hemoglobin levels — both low and high — are associated with an increased risk of developing subsequent dementia, new research shows. The latest results from the Rotterdam Study — a large, ...

Webbed feet, flipper-like wings and unique feathers all helped penguins adapt to life underwater. But by resurrecting two ancient versions of hemoglobin, a research team has shown that the evolution ...

Low levels of hemoglobin may be a sign of an underlying health condition, such as anemia or cancer. Some dietary measures and supplements may help boost hemoglobin levels at home. Hemoglobin is an ...