White blood cell count

White blood cells play an important role in your body’s immune system, searching the blood for invading viruses, bacteria, and fungi. When a foreign virus or bacteria enters your blood, the white blood cell, or leukocyte, recognizes and destroys the invading particle before it can cause disease.

A brain-activated, bone-derived hormone called osteocalcin regulates the acute stress response in rodents and possibly humans.

COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT “Morgan, what do you mean, they stick you with a needle and suck out some of your blood? I don’t think I want to do that!” “It really doesn’t hurt Plucky. And blood tests are an easy, non-invasive way of letting your doctor know what is going on inside of you.” The first basic blood test, whether you’re having a routine physical or if a problem is suspected, is a Complete Blood Count (CBC). This is not a diagnostic test, it is the starting point for a diagnosis. If this…

Here are some herbs and home remedies to increase white blood cell count with omega-3 fatty acids, turmeric, cat’s claw, and more.

White blood cells are vitally important to human immunity. You can increase white blood cell count by using the right ingredients available in your kitchen.

Last summer, our family of three took over my in-laws cabin for the summer. It’s a perfect escape—with no cell or Wi-Fi, Paige, our 14 year old, actually talks to us. There’s only one problem: it’s tiny and Paige has to sleep on the kitchen floor. The obvious solution is a bunkie. A separate cabin

White blood cells are vitally important to human immunity. You can increase white blood cell count by using the right ingredients available in your kitchen.

White blood cells (WBCs) are an important part of the immune system. Learn about the different types of white blood cells and their function in fighting infection.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 16-year-old granddaughter was recently diagnosed with a low white blood cell count after going to the ER twice with a migraine headache, vomiting and temporary loss of sight. What could cause a low white blood cell count in someone her age? I am worried it’s something serious and am wondering what […]

White blood cells are vitally important to human immunity. You can increase white blood cell count by using the right ingredients available in your kitchen.