Blood donation saves lives and is safe for most healthy adults. You can donate whole blood every 8 weeks, platelets weekly, plasma every 4 weeks, and double red blood cells every 4 months. Waiting the ...

The donated blood on the shelves is what is utilized in an emergency, so the dedication to donating regularly is vital for patients getting the blood they need,” she said. “Gene’s donations alone ...

WILLISTON, ND (KXNET) — Team Law or Team Fire? That’s the question donors had to answer at the Battle of the Badges, where first responders and Good Samaritans across Williston gathered to raise ...

The free test, which shows blood sugar levels and diabetes risk, is available to American Red Cross donors throughout March.

In the lead-up to your donation, you should be eating iron-rich foods such as spinach, chicken, and red meat (maintaining ...

Data reveals that 80% of blood donors nationwide had elevated A1C levels ...

The American Red Cross is urging people in Metro Detroit to donate blood because of a shortage caused in part by severe winter weather they say is straining hospitals. The organization's blood supply ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A 100-year-old woman in Cedar Rapids donated blood for the 51st time Monday while coordinating an ImpactLife blood drive at her church. Nadene Roberts, who turned 100 in ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) makes red blood cells rigid and sickle-shaped, which can block blood flow. This can cause pain crises, infections, and other serious complications. Medications are often the ...

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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LIVIGNO, Italy — Get ready for another celebration — a big one — if U.S. snowboarder Red Gerard wins another gold medal. After missing the last go-round, ...