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? And is one better than the others? The short answer: No, ...

Do you know your blood type? Scientists say everyone should in case of a life-threatening event that results in a need for a blood transfusion. But now, they've discovered a new group of blood types ...

There are different blood types: A, B, AB, and O, with each also being Rh-positive or Rh-negative. Knowing your blood type is important for safe blood transfusions and organ transplants. Type ...

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Doctors may recommend blood transfusions as part of AML treatment. The specific transfusion type and associated risks ...

The ABO-Rh system of blood group typing is an immensely successful method that helps medical professionals safely perform blood transfusions throughout the world. Scientists from the French Blood ...

Efforts to develop lab-grown blood cells for blood transfusions may soon materialize. Since 2021, the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom has been working on RESTORE— a project ...

The short answer: No, there is no “best” blood type. But each of the four main categories — A, B, AB and O — have their own advantages and disadvantages. It can also make you less attractive to ...