Blood donation is widely recognized as a life-saving act, replenishing hospital supplies and aiding patients. But could donating blood also benefit the donor? Frequent blood donors may experience ...

TODAY IS NATIONAL BLOOD DONATION DAY. THE RED CROSS SAYS DONATIONS ARE STARTING TO DECLINE. AND TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF THE NEED, EVERY TWO SECONDS, SOMEONE IN THE U.S. NEEDS BLOOD. I’M JOINED NOW BY ...

Giving blood regularly may not just be saving the lives of other people, it could also be improving your own blood's health at a genetic level, according to a new study. An international team of ...

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 ...