Today, we all understand the importance of blood type, but that's actually a relatively recent discovery. Before the 1900s, doctors believed all blood was the same, which unsurprisingly led to a lot ...

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.

Your blood type isn’t just relevant when you need a transfusion. It fundamentally influences which diseases you’re most susceptible to throughout your life. Scientists have discovered that the ...

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.

In a groundbreaking development, French scientists have identified the world’s rarest blood group, known as Gwada-negative. It's a blood group so rare that only one woman in the world is known to have ...

Bement High School Student Council is sponsoring an upcoming blood drive on February 27th. The drive will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at 201 S. Champaign Street in Bement. Use the link below to ...

The NHS has pleaded for donations of a rare blood type, saying supplies are at risk of "running low". Some 2,500 eligible B negative donors in the south-east of England have been asked by the health ...