MANY people will only realise the importance of blood donation when they are in need of blood transfusion. Blood is needed to save lives in times of severe anaemia, which can arise as a result of ...

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New research suggests that regular blood donation might strengthen your blood system and even lower your risk of blood cancer. Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute in London studied blood ...

The world's most prolific blood donor, whose plasma saved the lives of more than 2.4 million babies, has died in Australia. James Harrison "generously" donated his plasma almost 1,200 times from ...

It is not just the recipients who benefit! Regular blood donation can help reduce iron overload, lower your risk of heart disease, and even help with weight management. The act of donating can ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — For the second week in a row, Our Blood Institute is facing canceled donation appointments and blood drives due to unforeseen circumstances such as severe winter weather.

Ghana’s telecom giant, MTN Ghana, through its charity arm, MTN Foundation, on February 14, 2025, organized its annual 'Save a Life' Blood Donation exercise at its headquarters in Accra.

The nonprofit said that donation center activities and blood drives may need to be rescheduled, and that processing times for blood donations “may be longer than normal.” The organization said ...

January is National Blood Donation Month, and blood donations are always needed in Delaware. Flu, COVID-19, colds and more are flying around this winter as usual, making blood shortages more possible.

Regular donations are encouraged. India has the population of 1.425 billion with demand of 14.6 million whole blood units annually. But, the supply is only 90% of demands. This lack of supply ...

Certain medical conditions and medications can disqualify individuals from donating blood, impacting donation rates. Medications like PrEP, isotretinoin, anticoagulants, finasteride, and ...