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 ...

You’ve heard that you can donate plasma for money, and maybe you’ve thought of doing it. But you likely have questions. If you’re thinking of doing it, you can feel great about yourself. It’s a ...

Millions of people around the world rely on plasma to treat a range of conditions, including rare inherited diseases, severe burns and trauma, liver disorders, and for cancer supportive care.

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

According to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, donating blood may improve a donor’s health by reducing the number of “forever chemicals” in the blood. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, ...

Plasma donation can save lives, but can you donate plasma if you smoke weed? According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HSS), people with rare conditions use treatments ...

If you’ve been thinking about selling plasma as a way to make some extra cash, you’re not alone. According to a Western Michigan University study, 1 more than 53 million people donated plasma in 2019 ...

As fall begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply ...

A new NHS call for blood donors to make – and keep – appointments in the run-up to Christmas has reignited the debate around how to increase rates of donation, including the use of financial ...

An Irvine couple who recovered from coronavirus is among the first in the Southland to donate to a study that researchers say is showing encouraging results as a potential coronavirus treatment.