When someone gives blood, the donation is usually separated into components to use for specific needs. But in some cases, a ...

Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood or platelets for lifesaving care. From trauma and surgery to ...

Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to every other organ, and blood-forming stem cells must make about 200 billion new red blood cells each day to keep the oxygen flowing. For many years, ...

Like whole blood for transplants, platelets are perpetually in short supply. But these sticky cell fragments come with an added challenge—while whole blood can be kept for as long as 35 days after ...

NEWARK – A new American Red Cross blood donation site at North 21st and Church streets is more than a place to give blood. The former Family Video building transformed into a place that also collects ...

Our Blood Institute-Coffee Memorial Blood Center announced it is in search of Type O donors with both O-positive and ...

Because the risk of many conditions increases with age, doctors generally recommend more frequent lab testing as you get ...