A normal platelet count is between 150,000 to 450,000 per microliter (mcL) of blood. This range is generally applicable to all adults. However, research has suggested that normal platelet counts might ...

Platelets and haemoglobin are vital for blood health in children, with abnormal levels indicating potential health issues.

What is gestational thrombocytopenia (GT)? Thrombocytopenia occurs when the number of platelets in your blood drops below a ...

The spice turmeric and its active ingredient, curcumin, have several health benefits, including the ability to increase blood platelet count. But there are precautions to be aware of. Share on ...

The American Red Cross is highlighting the lifesaving importance of platelet donations this fall with another fun PEANUTS ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 58-year-old female in reasonably good health. When I was young, I donated blood several times and would have continued to do so, had I not become ineligible due to living in ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Giving blood can seem like a mundane task, but the process is anything but ordinary. In an exclusive story, our team followed a donation of platelets from a donor's arm to ...

(WFSB) - There’s an urgent need for blood and platelet donations in Connecticut, especially from Type O donors. Experts say the supply falls to critical levels every winter, and clearing the shortage ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The American Red Cross is making another ...

The American Red Cross is teaming up with a beloved cartoon character to incentivize people to donate platelets this autumn.