Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.

Blood donation is a noble and lifesaving act of public service. It involves drawing blood from a donor to be used for transfusions or other critical medical treatments. However, many people hesitate ...

Most people can donate blood. Potential donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds and in good health, without cold or flu symptoms. Donors must bring a valid ID with photo to the blood ...

Do you understand what is involved in donating blood? Have fears or questions kept you from donating in the past? We want to give you some facts in advance of the blood drive KOLR 10 and FOX49 is ...

According to the American Red Cross, someone in the U.S. requires blood every two seconds—but just 3 percent of eligible adults donate blood in a given year. Each day, U.S. hospitals and trauma ...

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 ...

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 ...

People with human papillomavirus (HPV) can donate blood if they meet the other eligibility requirements, which cover recent infections, recent travel, and their weight. Donating blood is a valuable ...

For Jim Palmer, donating blood comes naturally. So when the opportunity came to donate just before the 2026 New Year began, the Riverside resident jumped at the chance — and on Wednesday, Dec. 31, ...

The American Red Cross declared its second-ever national blood supply crisis this summer amid a shortage that's threatening patients around the country. Blood has a short shelf life, and only 3% of ...