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 ...

“One in 10 people in our country have diabetes but nearly a quarter are undiagnosed ... is eligible to give blood, only about 3% donate,” Thomann-Howe said. “A single blood donation can help save more ...

Every two seconds, someone in the world needs a blood transfusion. Whether it's a cancer patient, a trauma victim, a sickle cell patient, or someone undergoing surgery, donated blood is often the ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – January is National Blood Donor Month and just one pint of blood can make a difference or even save someone’s life. Many people donate blood to the American Red Cross, which ...

Many people think kidney disease just “happens” by genetics or bad luck. In fact, about two-thirds of kidney failure in the U ...

The American Red Cross is urging blood donors to step up now. According to an announcement, maintaining a steady national blood supply is crucial, especially for Type O blood donors, who are vital for ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Across Nebraska, blood bank shelves are alarmingly bare. Health officials say a dangerous drop in donations is putting lives on the line. “It worries me that we could be put in a ...