Blood

• ‘Bacterial vampirism’: Deadly pathogens attracted to human blood, study finds

  Some of the world's most deadly bacteria exhibit a peculiar craving for human blood, a discovery shedding new light on the mechanics of bloodstream infections, one study found.

  Health

  Apr 16
  
• Héma-Québec adding new virtual experience to boost number of blood donors

  A virtual reality experience using a headset and handheld devices will be offered to people who want to learn more about what's involved in donating blood.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2023
  
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• Urgent call for blood donations in Peterborough as supply critically low

  Over the next four weeks, Canadian Blood Service's clinic in Peterborough needs 344 people to give blood. A special mobile clinic is scheduled Oct. 2 at Trent University.

  Health

  Sep 25, 2023
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• Canadian Blood Services asks Calgarians to fill hundreds of open appointments

  Calgary has 534 appointments that need to be filled to meet inventory levels for the rest of July, according to the Canadian Blood Services.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2023
• Urgent call for blood donations in Winnipeg as inventory reaches “concerning level”

  Canadian Blood Services says the blood inventory in Winnipeg is reaching levels of concern.

  Trending

  Jul 21, 2023
• Kingston, Ont. blood donations in decline, Canadian Blood Services says

  Canadian Blood Services says blood donation in Kingston, and across Canada, has been in decline since the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Jun 13, 2023
• Héma-Québec calls for blood donations ahead of summer season

  National blood donation awareness week, which takes place June 12 to 18, aims to remind the population of the importance of donating blood all year round.

  Health

  Jun 12, 2023
• What do you give a vinyl fan who has everything? Maybe one of these ultra-weird LPs

  Into collecting vinyl but tired of chasing the same old stuff? Alan Cross has some solutions — and some of them are kinda gross. Proceed carefully.

  Entertainment

  May 7, 2023
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• Canadian Animal Blood Bank says more blood supply from dogs needed

  Animal blood clinics across the country continue to advocate for donors as blood supplies used to save dogs are running low.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2023
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• More donations needed as plasma centre marks 2 years in Lethbridge

  Canadian Blood Services is marking a milestone in Lethbridge: its plasma donor centre has officially been operating for two years.

  Health

  Dec 22, 2022