Red blood cells, long thought to be passive bystanders in the formation of blood clots, actually play an active role in ...

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that red blood cells, not just platelets, actively contribute to the ...

Red blood cells don’t just carry oxygen - they actively contract blood clots using osmotic forces, even without platelets.

Red blood cells, long thought to be passive bystanders in the formation of blood clots, actually play an active role in ...

Ryan Dolce is crisscrossing the country on a quest to donate platelets at every Red Cross site in America. So far, he has hit 25 out of 200.

Red blood cells transport oxygen and carbon dioxide, while white blood cells defend against disease. Platelets help with clotting when injuries occur.

The American Red Cross declared a national blood shortage this week — and said that climate disasters and low donor turnout are part of the problem.

The 62-year-old Portland, Oregon bus driver has been visiting the Red Cross every two weeks for most of his life.

The American Red Cross and The District Detroit, will present donors with two tickets to pre-season games as part of their blood drive Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.