Bloodworks Northwest has opened the first donor center in Tacoma dedicated to donating platelets, a lifesaving blood component.

A team of scientists has come up with artificial, long-lasting, easily portable platelets that could revolutionise trauma care.

The American Red Cross is urgently calling for blood and platelet donations ahead of the “100 Deadliest Days” of summer after a sharp drop in donations caused the national blood supply to fall by ...

Months after Gavin Springsteen lost his battle with cancer, family members, friends and community supporters are honoring his legacy through blood donations.

Once associated with wealth and celebrity, cosmetic treatments to defy ageing have become more commonplace. What is it doing to beauty standards?

And the blood supply is just as safe, making the new rules a huge success.

Do you know your blood type? Unless you regularly donate blood, you might not. Blood types are categorized by the presence of specific antigens and proteins, and you inherit this blood type from your ...

Be sure to catch Kaleo at Meeker Days - 2026 on the Puyallup Patch calendar ...

Doctors explain the most common causes of hair loss, from stress and thyroid issues to medications, menopause, and nutrient ...

Good morning. Primary elections are this Tuesday. It's too late to safely mail your ballot and have it postmarked in time, but you can use a dropbox or vote in person. Sunshine and a few clouds. Today ...