On average, an adult has about 1.2 to 1.5 gallons – or 10 units – of blood in their body, according to the American Red Cross. This accounts for approximately 10% of a person's weight. Now that's a ...

The Red Cross has begun working with the FDA on a new initiative - - collecting plasma from Americans who have recovered from the coronavirus. Health officials feel the plasma may provide antibodies ...

During November, the American Red Cross is partnering with National Diabetes Month to offer free hemoglobin A1C testing to ...

11 NEWS ANCHOR DEBORAH WIENER EXPLAINS. I FEEL REALLY GOOD WHEN I GIVE BLOOD. IT’S JUST SOMETHING THAT I REALLY WANT TO DO FOR PEOPLE. ERIC LEE WOULD KNOW HE HAS SAVED HUNDREDS OF LIVES THROUGH HIS ...

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Red Cross is clarifying that there is no waiting period required after getting a COVID-19 vaccine that is currently authorized in the U.S. So long as you are symptom-free, ...

Unlike blood donation, which can often be done every 8 weeks, you can donate plasma more often, up to twice a week. However, ...

Physicians can play an active role in mitigating seasonal shortages by educating eligible patients and encouraging ...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — The American Red Cross is helping bridge health care access for blood donors by providing free A1C testing on all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations in March.

During National Wellness Month, the American Red Cross encourages people to prioritize their personal health and well-being while helping to save lives with a blood or platelet donation. Donors of all ...