Most people don’t spare a thought for their blood type unless they’re in need of a transfusion — but could yours hold secrets to your health? There are four main blood types: A, B, AB and O.

Imagine a world where every blood donation could save any life and there is no need to match blood types, and no delay in treatment. That world is no longer just science fiction. Thanks to ...

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, ...

Blood type is usually determined during hospital visits, especially when a transfusion may be needed, such as in surgery or childbirth. [File, Standard] Many of us first learned our blood types during ...

Several genes with varying inheritance patterns are involved in determining your blood type. The most significant gene is the ABO gene which determines your ABO blood type. Like many of your physical ...

Giving blood right now is crucial amid an ongoing nationwide shortage, the Red Cross says. On Tuesday, the members of the ...

Your blood type affects everything, from a predisposition to certain diseases to your heart health. Knowing your blood type is important information that can come in handy during a medical emergency.

Currently, there is a high demand for blood, with experts urging people to donate if they are able. This is because they need enough of the correct blood type to "meet day-to-day patient needs and to ...

Hospitals rely on type O blood for trauma care and emergencies, but donations have dropped after the holidays.