Q: My platelets were slightly elevated on my blood test. What can cause this? A: Platelets are part of how our body forms clots to stop bleeding. They are produced in the bone marrow by cells called ...

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong ...

Platelets form clots to help people stop bleeding when they get a cut or scrape, and the body constantly needs to make new ...

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong ...

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Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed an intriguing new way to fight cancer by combining two types of experimental therapies. Their secret ingredient is creating a ...

Days before Christmas, Orin Albrecht completed his 500th donation, reaching a milestone achieved by only a small number of ...

The American Red Cross of Utah is encouraging the public to donate blood in order to prevent a critical shortage in the ...

The American Red Cross began 2026 by requesting more blood donors, offering tickets and a trip for two to the Super Bowl in ...

As donations dip after the holidays, the need for blood never stops. Discover how local donors are stepping up to save lives ...

Winter can quietly change blood flow, making it thicker and more prone to clotting. Doctors explain the science and simple ...