During the National Blood Donor Month of January, the AFRO is taking a moment to acknowledge the importance of blood donation and concerns regarding the service in the Black community. Donating blood ...
Communities of color are underrepresented in the donor pool, and the U.S. system faces broader problems, from overall donor ...
Every day, thousands of people need blood for different reasons, like surgeries, accidents, or illnesses. Unfortunately, there’s not enough blood available to help everyone who needs it. This is why ...
Cord blood banking is a topic that has gained significant attention in recent years, especially among expectant parents. Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta after a ...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Steven DeKosky, University of Florida and Todd Eliot Golde MD PhD, University of ...
A beta thalassemia patient, Suneha from West Bengal, faces challenges each day in her life. She tested positive for Thalassemia when she was just 2 months old and contracted HIV when she was 8 years ...
Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...