Thousands of people globally with an iron disorder have their blood regularly thrown out—Australian research shows it can be used to save lives Many countries regularly experience shortages of blood ...

Donating blood helps save the lives of patients in need of medical care. There are also benefits to the donor. (Getty Images) Amanda Fouch has been donating blood since she was a teenager. “There was ...

Of the approximately 62 percent of Americans eligible to donate blood, only 3 percent do so each year. But someone needs ...

On August 28, the Fort Bliss Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) teamed up with the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) to host a blood drive. The ASBP also known as the Military Blood Program is ...

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.

Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information about World Blood Donor Day events. Countries around the globe will celebrate World Blood Donor Day on Wednesday, and those in ...