Blood

Innovative saliva test launches in Israel to screen for dozens of hereditary diseases

The once-in-a-lifetime test screens 173 genes linked to hereditary cancers, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic diseases and other serious disorders.

A saliva based genetic test at Mor Institute.
Nosebleed

Nosebleed: The big mistake you're making that can lead to choking

Magen David Adom vehicles.

MDA deploys an ambulance every 22 seconds through 2025, with more than 1 million calls

Yair Lifshitz

Adding Light Through Giving Blood


Blood donations now being accepted from those born in Britain

In December 1999, a ministry directive was issued that prevented all those who had lived in Britain for over six consecutive months from donating blood.

Blood bag sample

Blood plasma transfusion may be effective for immunocompromised COVID patients - study

The research sheds light on treatment methods for the deadly pandemic that could help many high-risk immunocompromised COVID patients.

Plasma bags are pictured at the Interregional Transfusion CRS in Bern

Sweet success in Ben & Jerry’s-MDA blood donor project

To sweeten the project, Ben & Jerry’s set up ice-cream carts at four blood donation stations across the country where anyone who donated blood received free ice cream.

 ONE OF the MDA-Ben & Jerry’s donation stations.

Lab-grown red blood cells transfused into people in first trial -NHS

Two people have been given the lab-grown cells and have so far had no side effects. 

A paramedic takes a blood sample from a front line ambulance worker, Britain June 5, 2020

Undead, unknown: Scientists discover identity of 19th century vampire

In 1990, the body of an unknown man was dug up in Griswold, Connecticut, and it was clear to those who discovered him that something about him was unusual. Now, scientists have found the answer.

The identity of a 19th century "vampire" has finally been revealed after more than 200 years. This is what he would have looked like.

'Golden blood' - only 43 people in the world have this rare blood type

If you have type AB blood and you are used to hearing how rare it is, you will be surprised to hear that there is one type even rarer. So what are we talking about?

A blood bank at a local hospital in Rwinkwavu, Rwanda.

How to make tattoos hurt less: Scientists make painless tattoos - study

While tattoos are wanted, and sometimes needed, the agonizing pain included in the deliverance deters people from getting them.

 A microneedle patch tattoo is pressed to the skin.

Blood types: What are blood types and what do they mean? - explainer

Your blood type is determined by several factors and is important in helping you get a blood transfusion if necessary. Here is everything you need to know.

Test tubes, taken by a health care worker, with plasma and blood samples after a separation process in a centrifuge during a coronavirus vaccination study at the Research Centers of America, in Hollywood, Florida, US, September 24, 2020.

Fast-acting white blood cells can protect from strokes - study

The new University of Pittsburgh study offers a potential therapy for protection against stroke – at least in mice.

 Stroke (illustrative)

Iron buildup in brain can raise risk of movement disorders - study

Iron overload, usually caused by the genetic condition hereditary hemochromatosis, can cause a wide number of health issues, but this study sheds light on its impact on the brain.

 The brain (illustrative).