According to the American Red Cross, recent dangerous winter weather added to the shortfall in “lifesaving blood products.” ...

About 800 blood drives have been canceled since the beginning of the year, leading to more than 20,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations, the Red Cross said.

The Red Cross reports a significant drop in blood supply due to increased flu cases and recent winter weather, prompting urgent calls for donations.

The American Red Cross urges people to take action now to help offset the severe impact of recent winter storms on efforts ...

With comparatively excellent weather and a flu season that has not yet raged as fiercely as it has in many other places, San Diego County has an opportunity to step up big and help solve a blood ...

Following recent winter storms, blood drives nationwide have experienced severe disruptions, which has prompted the American ...

More gay and bisexual men will be able to donate blood after the American Red Cross announced Monday it would follow recent guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA issued ...

The American Red Cross on Monday began accepting blood donations from gay men who are in active sexual relationships after the Food and Drug Administration finalized recommendations in May that allow ...

Severe winter weather has impacted the nation's blood supply. In Michigan, a dozen blood drives have been canceled.

HILLSDALE, Mich. (WNEM) – The American Red Cross has declared a severe blood shortage, and it needs your help. The Red Cross said weather has led to the cancellation of blood drives and believes the ...