Texas put a prisoner to death on Wednesday evening for the first time in about 10 months — signaling that states are ready to resume executions after a hiatus during much of the pandemic. Family ...

Cold plasma is an emerging food processing technology which has been shown to effectively inactivate pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. The process uses high-voltage electricity to ...

On average, an adult has about 1.2 to 1.5 gallons – or 10 units – of blood in their body, according to the American Red Cross. This accounts for approximately 10% of a person's weight. Now that's a ...

When you’re financially strapped, selling plasma can be an appealing option to drum up some quick cash. Pharmaceutical companies often pay around $50 per donation for the pale-yellow blood component, ...

Donating plasma is an important, voluntary act that can help save lives. Like donated blood, your plasma is used in trauma situations in hospitals to help those in need. Plasma helps to stop bleeding ...

The U.S. supplies 94 percent of the world's paid plasma. — -- Every day in cities across the country, tens of thousands of people wait in line to have a needle put in their arms for up to two ...

Whole blood, plasma, and platelet donations play an important role in fulfilling the need for blood and blood components at many hospitals and treatment facilities around the world. While the American ...

Plasma makes up a portion of the blood that contains electrolytes and proteins to support clotting, blood pressure, and cellular function. Some 6,500 units of plasma are needed for transfusions each ...

For thousands of Americans, donating plasma is a lifeline. In the 90 minutes it takes to donate, they make five times the federal minimum wage. Americans supply two-thirds of the world's blood plasma.

Special operations medics have carried freeze-dried plasma for over a decade but the new approval could pave the way for wider military use. By Joshua Skovlund Published Aug 22, 2024 5:53 PM EDT The U ...