White blood cells are the cells in your body that fight infections and diseases. They are also known as leukocytes, but when you see results on blood tests they are simply referred to as WBC. Depending on your WBC count, your physician will be able to determine what, if any, conditions you may suff

Types of CholesterolThere are actually two types of cholesterol. LDL (Low density lipoprotein) is "bad" while HDL (high density lipoprotein) "good." Both are made and used by the body in adequate amounts, making it unnecessary to have high-cholesterol foods in our diet. The medical...

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Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disease that creates C-shaped red blood cells. When your blood cells are normal, they are circular in shape. Because of a normal cell's shape, it can pass easily through your blood vessels. However, with a sickle cell, the blood cell is hard and sticky. As a result