Blood – everyone's got it. In fact, an adult who weighs between 150 and 180 pounds has around 1.2 to 1.5 gallons of blood in their body. This makes up approximately 10% of an adult’s weight. Blood ...

Your blood type affects everything, from a predisposition to certain diseases to your heart health. Knowing your blood type is important information that can come in handy during a medical emergency.

Dr. Karl Landsteiner won the Nobel prize in 1930 for developing the ABO blood group system. The ABO system is the best known method of classifying blood types. It’s important to know your blood type ...

Do you remember your blood type? Many Americans don't have this important medical information. Along with being necessary info in a crisis, your blood type is also linked to certain medical conditions ...

Understanding blood type compatibility is necessary for ensuring safe blood transfusions and organ donations. We will explore the different blood types, how they are compatible with each other, and ...

Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition and finding new approaches to chronic health problems. Expertise Public health, new wellness ...