A person with leukopenia has a low number of white blood cells, or leukocytes, in their blood. A low white blood cell count may make a person more likely to contract an infection. White blood cells ...

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 ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter). White blood cells or WBCs make ...

My primary care physician and blood specialist say there is nothing that will increase white blood cell count. Are there supplements that I can take or foods to eat to improve the low count? -- R.J.L.

A high white cell count is identified in a blood test called a complete blood count (CBC). This test provides a report of the ...

In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports Journal, researchers from Japan conducted a longitudinal study investigating the association between white blood cell count and hypercholesteremia ...

Monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis is when your body produces an elevated number of identical B cells. In some cases, it can develop into chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis ...

A simple blood test might determine which patients are at risk for long COVID, a new study says. Higher levels of leukocytes -- a form of white blood cell -- are associated with more severe symptoms ...