Q: My platelets were slightly elevated on my blood test. What can cause this? A: Platelets are part of how our body forms clots to stop bleeding. They are produced in the bone marrow by cells called ...

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 urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Research work on a potential game-changer in the nation's blood supply shortage is underway in Raleigh. Scientists are working on an artificial blood component that they hope ...

Some teenagers dream of getting a driver's license, buying a cheap car and spending late nights out with friends. But when he was young, Ryan Dolce hoped to one day give blood. At the time, the now-30 ...

(WAVY) — The American Red Cross is urging people to give blood or platelets in March to help the national blood supply ...

Here are five tests worth asking your doctor about at your next visit. The complete blood count, or CBC, measures red blood ...

This March, the American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and ...

SAN ANTONIO – South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is urging the public to donate blood and platelets to support patients in the community. Over 300 donors a day are needed this holiday season.

Vitalant and the Denver Nuggets are partnering for the first time to raise awareness about the need for blood, platelets, and ...

The winter storms that came through in the past few days had one other, less visible but significant effect: A drop in ...