Most people don’t spare a thought for their blood type unless they’re in need of a transfusion — but could yours hold secrets ...

You usually won’t find out blood type or subtype until you give blood for the first time. After signing up to donate and ...

So far, the researches have only achieved this using petri dishes in a lab and a lot more research would be needed before the technique could benefit patients in hospitals. However, potentially, the ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — A child with a rare blood disease; an adult injured in a vehicle accident; someone with cancer; and a warrior injured on the battlefield all have something in common. They all ...

It is always important to know what your blood type is and to inform your friends and family about your blood type. In the event that you need a blood transfusion this is crucial information which ...

It is possible for blood type to change, and in some cases, this can happen without a blood transfusion. When someone is born, their blood type is determined, so everyone should know what their blood ...

Blood transfusions could be a regular thing if you or your child has a blood disorder called beta thalassemia. The disease causes a drop in the amount of red blood cells you have. A transfusion gives ...

Scientists in Thailand have identified a remarkably rare hybrid blood type, B(A), found in only three individuals out of hundreds of thousands tested. This discovery challenges traditional blood ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. Affected hemoglobin inside your red blood cells (RBCs) causes them to lose their flexible donut shape and take on a “C” shape. These ...