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 ...

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 ...

There are several types of blood donations: whole blood, Power Red, platelet and plasma donations, according to the American Red Cross. As a result, there are different processes for donating blood.

When a new permanent blood donation centre opened in Brighton city centre, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to take ...

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 ...

Donating blood is an essential way to support communities recovering from a disaster as well as year-round for people with blood disorders, injuries, and chronic illnesses. And for a little extra ...

The new screening process focuses on individual risk factors. For at least a decade, Chris Van Bibber had been prevented from donating blood. The 35-year-old from Salt Lake City, Utah -- who is openly ...

SHORTLY, YOU ARE ALL IN THE GREEN. TODAY’S A SPECIAL DAY HERE AT WXII 12. THIS STATISTIC EVERY TWO SECONDS SOMEONE IS IN NEED OF BLOOD. IT’S REALLY INCREDIBLE. AND IT’S A CRITICAL NEED THAT WE ...