When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The announcement of the new blood type has been the cause of much excitement in medical circles.

Lifeline Blood Services has issued a critical and immediate appeal for Type O negative blood donors as severe weather and ...

Central Texas faces a serious blood shortage after winter weather disrupted donations and flu season hit hard, putting extra ...

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified a new blood type that is so rare it exists in only one person on Earth. The blood type, called “Gwada negative,” was found by researchers at ...

A person's blood type is determined by "the presence or absence of certain antigens – substances that can trigger an immune response if they are foreign to the body," according to American Red Cross.

Your blood type might seem like a minor detail in your medical history, but it carries significant implications for your health and medical care. From emergency transfusions to pregnancy planning, ...

Our Lady of Lourdes Blood Center is facing a critical shortage of O-negative blood donations and is urging potential donors to step up and help save lives.

JACKSON, Tenn.–The recent winter storm has caused area schools and businesses to close or delay opening. The winter storm has ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wisconsin’s O-negative blood supply for emergencies dropped dramatically to a one-day supply in just 24 hours, according to the Community Blood Center. The shortage is ...

A rare new blood type has been discovered, so "step aside A, B and O – there's a new player in town", said Gizmodo. So far, the "Gwada negative" blood type has been identified only in one person: a ...