Running extreme distances may strain more than just muscles and joints. New research suggests ultramarathons can alter red ...

Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according to a ...

A new study describes a technique that rejuvenates aging blood-forming stem cells and could help reduce the risk of age-related blood disorders.

Extreme endurance training is often seen as a sign of strong physical fitness. However, new research indicates that very long-distance runs may have negative effects on the body.

Human bodies make 2 million red blood cells per second. They each live for 120 days and spend that time zooming completely around the body every 20 seconds, carrying oxygen from the lungs to other ...

Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs around the body. They then carry carbon dioxide from around the body back to the lungs. These cells are an important component of blood. However, a range of ...

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By Vijay Kumar Malesu New research reveals how hypoxia-driven red blood cell adaptations may reshape glucose regulation, offering fresh insight into diabetes biology and potential therapeutic ...

Scientists have long known that people living at high altitudes, where oxygen levels are low, have lower rates of diabetes ...

Learn more about the impact ultramarathon running has on red blood cells and how it may do more harm than good for the body.