International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) takes place globally from October 6–10. The week encourages communities around the world to recognize the vital role of plasma in creating lifesaving ...

While all donated blood undergoes routine testing for various conditions and other factors, tests do not typically include leukemia. However, abnormalities that require medical attention sometimes ...

Blood donation is one of the ways to save lives. But can everyone do it? Many people living with diabetes often wonder if ...

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 ...

Most people donate blood to help others. But what if frequent donors were also unknowingly enhancing their own blood health? New research suggests that regular blood donation might strengthen your ...

According to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) does not generally disqualify a person from donating plasma. However, if a person has severe RA, their doctor ...

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is hosting a "Pint for a Pint" blood drive on July 2nd to help boost local hospitals ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Donating blood is a simple way to make a difference and save lives. One donation can save up to three people. One Siouxland woman has surpassed that tenfold. Seventy-six-year-old ...

October 6 – Washington, D.C. – International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) takes place globally from October 6-10. The week encourages communities around the world to recognize the vital role of plasma ...