White blood cells act as the first line of defense in the immune system and are often referred to as an army that protects our body. Neutrophils account for the largest portion (55-70%) of white blood ...

The study's findings suggest that high baseline white blood cell count, particularly high neutrophil count, was associated with a higher incidence of long-term acute exacerbation of chronic ...

Salt Lake City, UT - Further evidence that routine measurements of white-blood-cell (WBC) counts may offer a simple and inexpensive way to predict future cardiovascular-event risk has been reported.

MIAMI, FLORIDA (EMBARGOED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023 AT 10 A.M. ET) – Researchers have shown for the first time exactly how immature neutrophils – white blood cells that are an important part of ...

Medicinal microrobots could help physicians better treat and prevent diseases. But most of these devices are made with synthetic materials that trigger immune responses in vivo. Now, for the first ...

Sometimes, diseases or infections can cause low white blood cell counts. Increasing white blood cells involves treating the underlying cause, diet, medications, and supplementing vitamins. White blood ...

People with Sweet's syndrome often wake up with a fever, body aches, and blisters on their neck, limbs and face. Also known ...

Granulocytes are white blood cells that contain granules. There are three types — neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils. These granules contain enzymes that enable these cells to kill bacteria and ...