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.

I gave blood for the first time at the city’s first permanent donation centre - here’s how I found it. Giving blood is ...

One pet blood donation can saves the lives of three animals, according to veterinarian Dr. Meghan Respess Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work ...

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 ...

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 ...