As part of your annual physical, your doctor may order a complete blood count (CBC) to evaluate your overall health. This is a very important test that measures your white blood cells. Your white blood cells play a critical role in your fight against the flu and other viruses and infections. Think of your white… Continue reading What Do Your White Blood Cells Have to Do With the Flu?
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White Blood Cells Can Help Prevent Cancer
Belgian researchers have discovered that a type of white blood cell can be “fine-tuned” to help prevent the spread of cancer. The team of scientists at VIB and KU Leuven, led by professor Massimiliano Mazzone, demonstrated that the metabolism of macrophages, a particular type of white blood cell, can be attuned to prevent the spread… Continue reading White Blood Cells Can Help Prevent Cancer