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11 Mind-Boggling Facts You Didn't Know About Blood Types

Blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Markers called antigens are found on the surface of red blood cells, and differences in these markers classify various ...
WDTN

Blood donors needed, three types in critically low supply

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Solvita Blood Center is in critical need of more blood donors following high usage during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. According to Solvita, the most urgent need is for type ...

Urgent warning issued to people with these blood types

The organisation explains that O-negative blood serves as a universal donor type, making it the primary choice for critical ...
WTNH

Urgent need for Type O- and B- blood donations in Connecticut

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Connecticut Blood Center officials say there’s an urgent need for type O-negative and B-negative blood as they prepare for the summer months. They said the region’s supply of ...
New York Post

People with this blood type are 16% more likely to have a stroke before the age 60

Not to B-negative, but your blood type could offer a clue to your risk of having a stroke before 60. “The number of people with early strokes is rising,” said Dr. Steven J. Kittner, co-principal ...