Study reports links between blood types and disease risks
Share your feedback + Open annotations. The current annotation count on this page is being calculated. People with certain blood types are more likely to have blood clots or bleeding conditions, kidney stones, or pregnancy-induced hypertension, suggests a study published today in eLife. Image credit: Public domain The study confirms previously identified connections between certain blood types and the risk of blood clots and bleeding, and makes a new connection between kidney stones and having type B blood as compared to O. The discoveries may lead to new insights on how a person’s bloo...
Source: elifesciences.org