SAN ANTONIO — January is officially National Blood Donor Month. And in this week's Healthy SA we look into why donating blood and platelets is not only important this month, but year-round as well.

In a medical emergency, there is no substitute for blood and there is no synthetic way to produce it. That's why it's so ...

Peggy Hopp has been a long-time blood donor. Thursday during her donation appointment, she reached a major milestone: 100 ...

In a medical emergency, there is no substitute for blood and there is no synthetic way to produce it. That’s why it’s so ...

Donating blood is a powerful practice that not only supports one’s own health but can also save lives, and offers physical and mental benefits such as reduced stress and anxiety, improved ...

The American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover from a severe blood shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets in March. As a ...

Since the shooting Sunday at Orlando LGBT nightclub Pulse, American LGBT activists have pointed out that many members of the community targeted by the shooter are still not allowed to donate blood ...

New American Red Cross data reveals that 1 in 5 blood donors have elevated A1C levels -- a sign that prediabetes and diabetes are prevalent among adults in generally good health. The findings are ...

SEATTLE — It’s been seven years since the Amtrak 501 derailment tragedy that killed three people and injured dozens. The community came together then to donate blood to help victims, and the date of ...

Hospitals across Colorado are urging people to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as supplies drop during one of the most demanding times of the year. At Denver Health, a Level 1 trauma center ...

BOAZ, Ala. (WHNT) — For people injured in accidents, donated blood can mean the difference between life and death. This is why donating blood is such an important process. The urgent need for blood, ...