But someone needs blood every few seconds in the US. While the average red blood cell transfusion is about three units, a ...

New research suggests that frequent blood donation can trigger genetic changes that might protect certain stem cells from becoming cancerous. Reading time 3 minutes Your regular donation of blood ...

Here are 5 things individuals should know about the powerful impact of blood donation and the benefits becoming a donor can have for patients in need. January is celebrated as National Blood Donor ...

Donating money isn’t the only way you can help people. You can also give your blood.

Communities of color are underrepresented in the donor pool, and the U.S. system faces broader problems, from overall donor ...

Dawn Kaiser urges holiday blood donations as demand spikes and supply dwindles. One donation saves up to three lives. Join ...

Your morning coffee might do more than wake you up – it could weaken donated blood. A large new study shows caffeine lowers red blood cell quality, making transfusions less effective, especially in ...

RICHMOND, Va. — You can often find guys like Jamal Bailey at peace with controller in hand and a game on the big screen. "I've been playing video games since I was 6 years old," Bailey said. It's a ...

Approximately 100,000 Americans are affected by Sickle Cell Disease, the most common form of an inherited blood disorder. As September came to a close, and with that, Sickle Cell Awareness Month, it’s ...

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - University of Iowa Health Care is recognizing Ray Haas, a former 9 Who Care recipient, for 50 years of donating blood. Winter can be a slow time for blood donations at ...

First responders and community members rolled up their sleeves Friday for the annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, an ...

Black donors are crucial for the U.S. blood supply, yet their presence continues to lack. This gap means sickle cell patients are not getting blood that matches them the best. “If you have the more ...