When donated blood is in low supply, platelets are even scarcer. These cell fragments, which are essential for blood clotting, have a short shelf life. Whereas whole blood can be refrigerated for up ...

The American Red Cross is asking people to donate blood or platelets for National Volunteer Month. The Red Cross is offering $15 e-gift cards to anyone who donates between now and the end of the month ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — When Nancy Chu isn't busy saving rescue dogs, she's busy helping to save lives by donating blood at ConnectLife. She's a regular at the donation center, and her totals are pretty ...

All blood types are needed as the American Red Cross encourages Ohio residents to donate blood or volunteer in April.

The American Red Cross is incentivizing Hoosiers this month to give blood and platelets to increase the supply.

In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Residents in Lewis and Thurston counties have several ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Blood Center is asking for help since they are still dangerously low on blood donations, particularly platelets. These platelets are liquid gold running ...

The American Red Cross asks people to help patients in need by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Donors ...

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Scientists have for the first time created blood platelet cells by reprogramming stem cells derived from adult cells, offering the potential for a renewable supply of the fragile ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My brother has low blood platelets and anemia. He will be 73 this year and has had three back surgeries. What causes low blood platelets? Can anything be done to raise platelet count?

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The American Red Cross encourages people to donate blood during Red Cross Month. “We provide 40-percent of the nation’s blood, so we’re always in need of donors showing up with ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — There are a variety of ways WNYers can help patients at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. In addition to donating to the Ride For Roswell, folks can donate blood platelets to ...