A pregnant woman's blood sample taken in 1972 was mysteriously missing a surface molecule found on all other known red blood ...

Most people don’t spare a thought for their blood type unless they’re in need of a transfusion — but could yours hold secrets to your health? There are four main blood types: A, B, AB and O.

Paramedics from DC Fire and EMS delivered the first unit of low-titer type-O whole blood to a patient as part of the newly introduced lifesaving Whole Blood Program. (Courtesy DC Fire and EMS) When ...

Human blood already comes in a bewildering variety of types, but researchers have now identified a new one so rare that only three people on the planet are known to carry it. The finding exposes just ...

For Jeff Humphreys and Carrie Stevenson, blood transfusions are a routine part of survival. As blood banks warn of shortages, patients who rely on transfusions say donated blood is a lifeline.

It is possible for blood type to change, and in some cases, this can happen without a blood transfusion. When someone is born, their blood type is determined, so everyone should know what their blood ...

A new blood transfusion program is making a difference between life and death. Several fire departments now operate with type O+ blood on hand. Paramedics can administer blood to patients in the field ...

QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL), a global leader in in vitro diagnostics, has released episode 55 of its Science Bytes ...

Dr. Harry Bear answers: Do I Need a Blood Transfusion for Cancer Surgery? — -- Question: Will I need a blood transfusion and should I donate blood before breast cancer surgery? Answer: Blood ...