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.

“Only about 9% of the population has this blood type, but is always in high demand.” said John Hagins, President & CEO, The ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wisconsin’s O-negative blood supply for emergencies dropped dramatically to a one-day supply in just 24 ...

You usually won’t find out blood type or subtype until you give blood for the first time. After signing up to donate and giving your first blood donation, you will find out your blood type. If you ...

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, ...

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 ...

It started with a routine blood test before surgery. What doctors discovered next hadn’t been seen in medical history. For decades, most of us thought blood types were simple: A, B, AB, or O—each with ...

The Northern California Community Blood Bank is in “urgent” need of O-negative blood, with supplies locally reaching “critically low” levels and is asking the public to help replenish the supply.