January is Blood Donor Awareness Month, a time to recognize the lifesaving impact of blood donation and the dedicated ...
As more people are caught in the economic squeeze of a rising cost of living, many are looking for ways to make extra money.
Those who are considering donating blood may be curious about what to expect. Experts at UAB Hospital answer five common questions about blood donation. To give blood, donors must be 17 years of age ...
Zika is affecting donor eligibility this year. A technician inserts a needle into the vein of a blood donor in an Indiana Blood Center Bloodmobile in Indianapolis, Aug. 20, 2013. — -- The ...
As more people are caught in the economic squeeze of rising cost of living, many are looking for ways to make extra money. A ...
One of the most important aspects of blood donation is blood type compatibility. Whether it's a cancer patient, a trauma victim, a sickle cell patient, or someone undergoing surgery, donated blood is ...
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 ...
Donating money isn’t the only way you can help people. You can also give your blood. Of the approximately 62 percent of Americans eligible to donate blood, only 3 percent do so each year. But someone ...
From regional organizations to local centers, there are many ways to donate badly needed blood samples to Delawareans in 2026 ...
PORTLAND, Ore (KPTV) — FOX 12 and Bloodworks Northwest are teaming up this summer to highlight the urgent need for blood donations as local hospitals face a critical shortage. Bloodworks Northwest, a ...
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 ...
NHS blood stocks are low so that health chiefs are appealing to the public to donate while they are off work over the festive ...