January is the month set aside to celebrate silent heroes: blood donors. Blood donation is a simple yet life-saving act that can have a profound impact on individuals and communities. Despite advances ...

Whether it's a cancer patient, a trauma victim, a sickle cell patient, or someone undergoing surgery, donated blood is often the difference between life and death. Yet, less than 5% of eligible donors ...

Dr. Kathleen Elliott says blood cancers can impact the health, function and production of blood. Blood transfusions are a ...

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 have partnered with Carter BloodCare to emphasize the importance of donating blood this summer.

As blood banks across the U.S. report dangerously low supplies of O-negative blood (red blood cells) - commonly called the "universal donor" - anesthesiologists are calling for increased donation and ...

Donating blood is a safe way to help those in need, but it can cause side effects like fatigue and anemia. To minimise risks, it's crucial to fuel your body with the right foods and drinks before and ...

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 ...