Blood donation itself usually takes about 8 to 10 minutes. The whole process may take up to 1 hour, as you may need to sign some forms, have a checkup, or rest afterward. Donating blood is usually a ...

Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.

Blood donations have been known to save multiple lives, including those in Delaware. Here's how you can help.

Once my appointed nurse pulls the needle out of my vein, I try to sit up to free my spot for the next blood donor. Right away, a hot flush washes over my body, and I immediately fall flat again. Very ...

Ashley Park, who recently filmed the final season of "Emily In Paris," is talking about her experience with AML and the need for more people to start donating blood .

People with human papillomavirus (HPV) can donate blood if they meet the other eligibility requirements, which cover recent infections, recent travel, and their weight. Donating blood is a valuable ...

According to the American Red Cross, someone in the U.S. requires blood every two seconds—but just 3 percent of eligible adults donate blood in a given year. Each day, U.S. hospitals and trauma ...

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Fenit Nirappil , a reporter with the Washington Post, about new blood donation rules adopted by the Red Cross that will make more people eligible to donate blood. And that ...