Blood groups, determined by inherited genes, act as vital identification markers on red blood cells. These 'badges,' including A, B, AB, O, and Rh factor, are crucial for the body's immune system to ...

Devinia Carby got a wake-up call when she went to the GP for a routine blood pressure check, now she's healthier than ever ...

fter over five decades of mystery, a team of scientists from the UK and Israel have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of hematology. In their study published ...

Some blood groups offer protection against specific illnesses. Most people rarely think about their blood type unless they need a transfusion. However, growing scientific research suggests that blood ...

Most people don’t spare a thought for their blood type unless they’re in need of a transfusion — but could yours hold secrets to your health? There are four main blood types: A, B, AB and O.

The blood type diet suggests different foods based on your blood type. Eating patterns similar to those for blood type A can lead to better heart and metabolic health. The evidence does not support ...

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A major retrospective study shows that people with blood group A face a higher likelihood of autoimmune liver disease, especially primary biliary cholangitis, while those with blood group B appear ...

Beetroot juice, which is rich in nitrates, has been linked to changing the community of bacteria living in the mouth. Now, a new study has found that drinking this juice could reduce older adults’ ...

In a groundbreaking development, French scientists have identified the world’s rarest blood group, known as Gwada-negative. It's a blood group so rare that only one woman in the world is known to have ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. In a routine blood test that turned extraordinary, French scientists have ...

The discovery of the 48th recognized blood group, called "Gwada-negative", began when the woman's blood plasma reacted against every potential donor sample tested, including those from her own ...