The Blood Matters Blog

Cameron lives with von Willebrand disease type 3, a rare inherited bleeding disorder that affects the blood’s ability to clot. He relies on blood donors to stay healthy—and hopes his story inspires others to give.

Spun at high speeds, whole blood separates into plasma and red blood cells. But sandwiched between the two is a tiny but very important layer: the buffy coat!

It's true that not all women are able to successfully donate platelets — the same goes for plasma, in fact. But many, many women can... so let's bust some myths.

When you give blood, you save lives. Sometimes, though, you also win an all-expenses-paid trip somewhere wonderful.

This April 19, we honor the 168 people whose lives were senselessly cut short and the countless blood donors who showed up to support the bombing survivors.

You've probably heard the term. But what exactly does it mean? We'll break it down, covering all the fascinating details behind a "universal" blood type that can be transfused to anyone.

A routine morning on the ranch turned critical when Erick Chandler was impaled by a saddle horn. He survived thanks to fast help—and 23 units of blood.

The benefits of donating blood are real and, according to a new study, could be especially helpful for lowering blood cancer risk.

Wondering if smoking cigarettes or marijuana affects your ability to donate blood? Or if it's OK to smoke before or after donating? You're asking the right questions.

A new study suggests that personalized, genetically based cancer treatments could provide notably better health outcomes for a majority of patients.

To ensure you have the safest blood donation experience possible, it's best to give yourself a little time between giving blood and hitting the gym.

Blood donors, it's time to saddle up. We're wrangling our community this spring with a goal of saving buckaroos across Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. And we're giving away something special as an added benefit.