On average, an adult has about 1.2 to 1.5 gallons – or 10 units – of blood in their body, according to the American Red Cross. This accounts for approximately 10% of a person's weight. Now that's a ...

Donating plasma is an important, voluntary act that can help save lives. Like donated blood, your plasma is used in trauma situations in hospitals to help those in need. Plasma helps to stop bleeding ...

(KUTV) — Grifols is a global health-care company and a recognized leader in the development and production of plasma-derived medicines. They operate a network of more than 250 centers operating under ...

While it’s technically legal to get paid for donating your blood, you’re more likely to get a cookie for it, or maybe a tote bag. But donating plasma—the liquid portion of your blood—is a little ...

According to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, donating blood may improve a donor’s health by reducing the number of “forever chemicals” in the blood. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, ...

Plasma donation is a process where people give a part of their blood to help others. Many donors wonder if the money they ...

Facing rising costs for everyday needs due to inflation, more people in the Las Vegas Valley are turning to plasma donation to put some extra cash in their pocket while helping others. “Year to date, ...

While you've heard about squeezing blood from a stone, what about taxes from a plasma donation? Donating plasma requires ...