New research reveals that your blood type may influence disease risk—but experts say lifestyle still matters far more.

A person's blood type is determined by "the presence or absence of certain antigens – substances that can trigger an immune response if they are foreign to the body," according to American Red Cross.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close-Up Of Donated Blood In Bag Knowing your blood type is critical during emergency health situations. Knowing your blood type ...

Most people don’t spare a thought for their blood type unless they’re in need of a transfusion — but could yours hold secrets to your health? And is one better than the others? There are four main ...