Blood donation centers are sounding the alarm about a larger-than-average summer shortfall, especially in certain blood types ...

The nationwide blood supply dropped 25% last month, and the Red Cross is asking people to donate ...

International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) takes place globally from October 6–10. The week encourages communities around the world to recognize the vital role of plasma in creating lifesaving ...

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage. Everyone who gives blood, platelets or plasma by the end of ...

We've all had times when we've been a little short on cash. It gets us thinking about what we can do to earn some extra money to tide us over until the next month. And if you like the idea of helping ...

Even after symptoms clear, hepatitis C antibodies remain in your blood and could pose an infection risk to those receiving blood or plasma donations. Hepatitis C occurs from the hepatitis C virus (HCV ...

Andrea Stocker's needle is adjusted by one of the Biomed USA employees. Provo residents, including non-college students, can donate their plasma here. (Joe Wirthlin) Blood plasma donation centers ...

Donating plasma is a common practice among college students and a quick way to make extra cash. While plasma donations help many people, there are some risks, such as bleeding, bruising and ...

On average, an adult has about 1.2 to 1.5 gallons – or 10 units – of blood in their body, according to the American Red Cross. This accounts for approximately 10% of a person's weight. Now that's a ...

A group of friends and family of Chris Orr met at Vitalant on Parker Road Tuesday morning to cheer her on for her milestone ...

Selling plasma is becoming a common way to get a bit of extra cash on the side. Depending on qualifications and health, plasma donors can $360 to $1,000 monthly for donations. The specific amount of ...