The Blood Matters Blog

Have questions about how frequently you can give blood, plasma or platelets? You've come to the right place.

The possibility of an artificial or synthetic blood substitute has tantalized the scientific community for hundreds of years. So... how possible is it?

Pharmacogenomics has the potential to greatly improve modern healthcare and save countless lives — it just depends on us.

Coming off a banner year that saw Global Blood Fund provide critical aid across Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe, the executive director of the OBI-founded international charity lays out a plan for a robust 2025.

Commonly called "the golden blood type," Rhnull isn't actually gold. With fewer than 50 known cases in human history, it's far more precious than that.

When it comes to a successful blood donation, there are foods to consume — and foods to avoid.

What started as a way to "get out of class" ended up becoming a lifelong mission to save lives, again and again and again.

You may think that your blood smells like metal, but interestingly, it's a little more complicated than that.

There are so many incredible reasons to donate blood any time of the year. But in January that's especially the case. Here's why.

When it comes to cilantro, you tend to love it or hate it. And those who hate it often have a very particular, genetically based reason.

Two accidents, one year apart, could have taken the lives of an Oklahoma father and son. Fortunately, blood donors gave them the ultimate gift.

Find giving blood a little stressful? Our new BloodHounds therapy dog program is here to calm your nerves and brighten your day.