The annual blood drive competition between the University of Michigan and Ohio State University is underway, and people have ...

Many of us might think of donating blood once a year, or whenever a blood drive appears conveniently at school or work. For East Tennessean Sue Shima, the blood donation process is much more ...

Plasma donation centers, such as the new BioLife Plasma Services, are bringing in donors and re-igniting ethical questions.

Blood donation is paramount in global healthcare, with over 100 million blood units contributed annually. Donated blood acts as a lifesaver for patients who are battling cancer, fatal accidents ...

Donating blood after breast cancer can be a complex issue. It is generally guided by the specific policies of blood donation organizations, as well as a person’s health status and the type of ...

However, abnormalities that require medical attention sometimes become apparent during the blood donation process. Further testing can reveal whether a person has an underlying health condition ...

The State Blood Transfusion Council (SBTC), the apex body regulating blood donation in the state, has issued directives to ...

Half of donors back out when informed they are a match. Here’s one writer’s personal account of donating—and why she’d do it ...

Not everyone can donate blood. Currently only three out of every 100 people in America do. And those who can donate a unit (pint) of blood can do so only every 56 days. But as every two seconds ...

Abbott and the Big Ten are holding a blood drive Friday at Wrigley Field Friday. That's where the game against Ohio State is ...

For East Tennessean Sue Shima, the blood donation process is much more intentional and frequent. Shima has given blood about every eight weeks − the most frequent timing recommended for blood ...