The protein-building process after plasma donation is way more complex and energy-demanding than most people realize. Your body doesn’t just replace what was lost – it actively manufactures new ...

Every year, millions of people need blood transfusions during surgery, after an accident, or due to disease — and donations are the only way they can get it. The American Red Cross allows a person to ...

Plasma donation is a painless procedure that thousands of people do each day. It is a great way to take a break in the middle of the day while helping others! All donors receive a thorough health ...

Selling plasma is becoming a common way to get a bit of extra cash on the side ahead of the holidays — although the human body does have its limits, and it isn’t sustainable enough to become a ...

You’ve heard that you can donate plasma for money, and maybe you’ve thought of doing it. But you likely have questions. If you’re thinking of donating plasma, you can feel great about yourself. It’s a ...

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 ...

The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) has released a new guidance document aimed at adopting a new and more flexible recommendation for the ...

Andrea Stocker's needle is adjusted by one of the Biomed USA employees. Provo residents, including non-college students, can donate their plasma here. (Joe Wirthlin) Blood plasma donation centers ...

We've all had times when we've been a little short on cash. It gets us thinking about what we can do to earn some extra money to tide us over until the next month. And if you like the idea of helping ...

Not everyone feels that they have the time to regularly volunteer, or the money to donate, for their favorite charity. There’s one way that many of us can make a significant impact on the community, ...