Scientists have converted the blood type of a donor kidney and transplanted the organ into a person. The procedure — the ...

One of the most important characteristics of blood is its type. Knowing your blood type is essential for several healthcare ...

PARKERSBURG — The American Red Cross is making a plea for blood donations and particularly Type O blood during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs ...

Blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Markers called antigens are found on the surface of red blood cells, and differences in these markers classify various ...

Scientists move one step closer to "universal" donor organs with a successful kidney transplant in a brain-dead patient.

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wausau Community Blood Center says there is a critical need for Type O blood throughout the country. The American Red Cross says Type O-Negative blood is the most common ...

The New York Blood Center is sounding the alarm over a critical shortage of the region’s most vital blood types—O-negative and O-positive—calling on donors across the tri-state area to act immediately ...

Blood – everyone's got it. In fact, an adult who weighs between 150 and 180 pounds has around 1.2 to 1.5 gallons of blood in their body. This makes up approximately 10% of an adult’s weight. Blood ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . COVID-19 hospitalization may be a risk equivalent to coronary artery disease for MI and stroke. Having type O ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — ConnectLife has put out a call for O negative blood donors as supply is running out at several Western New York hospitals. According to ConnectLife, as of the morning of July 3, ...

As Americans gear up for Independence Day celebrations, the American Red Cross is urging people to roll up their sleeves and donate blood to help prevent a mid-summer shortage. “Making and keeping ...