When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The announcement of the new blood type has been the cause of much excitement in medical circles.

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified a new blood type that is so rare it exists in only one person on Earth. The blood type, called “Gwada negative,” was found by researchers at ...

It started with a routine blood test before surgery. What doctors discovered next hadn’t been seen in medical history. For decades, most of us thought blood types were simple: A, B, AB, or O—each with ...

Your blood type might seem like a minor detail in your medical history, but it carries significant implications for your health and medical care. From emergency transfusions to pregnancy planning, ...

Lifeline Blood Services has issued a critical and immediate appeal for Type O negative blood donors as severe weather and ...

Knowing your blood type is critical during emergency health situations. Knowing your blood type is crucial medical information, but unless you've given blood before you might not be sure what yours is ...

An urgent plea has been made to people in the region who have the rare B negative blood type to donate to ensure blood is there when needed. NHS Blood and Transplant has called on the 1,400 eligible ...

Acadiana is currently experiencing a blood shortage amid the ongoing winter conditions. Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center and Vitalant Blood Bank have both reported ...