The Blood Matters Blog

You've donated blood. Now what? Here's what happens following your donation. Plus: What to expect before giving and why your donation can have such a dramatic, lifesaving impact.

You're not imagining it: mosquitoes really are more interested in some of us than others. Here's why.

In March 2021, Jack Chappell, a loving husband and father of two, received devastating news: he had exhausted all options, and only a heart transplant could save his life.

With platelet supply dangerously low, OBI is calling on our amazing donors to schedule an appointment and give if possible. Many of us, though, have been getting in a chair ourselves as well.

In 1995, the Oklahoma City Bombing prompted 7000 donors to step up and save lives...

Following the loss of his mother in 2003, Martin Gomez became determined to turn his grief into something positive. As a dedicated Global Blood Fund volunteer, he's done that and so much more.

Our organs can age at extraordinarily different rates, according to a new study. Their biological ages don't just have the potential to differ – evidence suggests they can be critical indicators of future health, too.

Have questions about iron deficiency and blood donation? Let's explore all the important details surrounding iron levels, foods to eat and avoid, hemoglobin, and how you can save lives even if deferred.

Dr. Janet Vaughan, Dr. Winifred Mayer Ashby, Dr. Helen Taussig and Dr. Claudia Cohn each made history-making contributions to the world of blood banking and transfusion medicine.

Findings from an expansive study published in the New England Journal of Medicine provide some compelling data points supporting the use of a liberal blood transfusion strategy for heart attack patients with anemia.

Twin brothers Wyatt and Grady Griffin were born three months early in May of 2017 after their mother's water broke. The boys received three blood transfusions during their three-month hospital stay.

The short answer is yes! And for most, you can donate blood immediately after getting a tattoo.