Blood donation itself usually takes about 8 to 10 minutes. The whole process may take up to 1 hour, as you may need to sign some forms, have a checkup, or rest afterward. Donating blood is usually a ...

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 ...

With a winter blood shortage looming, donate blood for a chance to win Super Bowl tickets. Here’s where to donate in Greater ...

The US Food and Drug Administration is considering a requirement for blood banks to use a new test that can detect the parasites that cause malaria in certain donors’ blood, and it’s seeking the ...

In a victory for LGBTQ rights, a broad swath of the U.S. population of gay and bisexual men Monday became newly able donate blood, thanks to the American Red Cross ’ implementation of a landmark ...

While first responders already give so much to the communities they serve, the Battle of the Badges, an annual competition between local departments to see who can donate the most blood, is a great ...

Most people donate blood to help others. But what if frequent donors were also unknowingly enhancing their own blood health? New research suggests that regular blood donation might strengthen your ...

As a transfusion medicine physician, I have encountered increasing requests for blood from Covid-19 unvaccinated donors or directed donations based on personal beliefs. In one case, a patient refused ...

I donate blood as often as I can, and I receive a T-shirt and maybe a few bucks in a gift card. What happens after that? I know blood centers put a lot of effort into obtaining and maintaining the ...