The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment

The Red Cross is urging blood donations with a Super Bowl LX trip giveaway through Jan. 25 and $20 e‑gift cards for donors Jan. 26–Feb. 28.

Thrombo-inflammation is a dangerous condition where blood clotting and inflammation occur simultaneously, overwhelming the body’s natural controls. Seen in illnesses like sepsis, autoimmune disease, and organ injury,

Offering non-monetary incentives such as free access to outpatient consultations to frequent blood donors is linked to an increase in donations without compromising blood safety, finds a study from China published by The BMJ.

Giving blood right now is crucial amid an ongoing nationwide shortage, the Red Cross says. On Tuesday, the members of the Colorado House of Representatives and the State Senate are giving blood to help fix this severe shortage.