Plasma is used in life-saving treatments, but the practice of paying donors has raised ethical questions.

I used to think plasma donation was just about sitting in a chair for an hour, maybe earning some extra cash while helping people. Boy, was I wrong. There’s this whole wild process happening inside ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Selling plasma is becoming a common way to get a bit of extra cash on the side. Depending on qualifications and health, plasma donors can $360 to $1,000 monthly for donations. The specific amount of ...

Three million Americans suffer from a bleeding disorder, and many depend on the kindness of strangers for life-saving treatments. Tony Basa’s son, Andrew, is one of those patients. He has an incurable ...

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 ...

If you’ve been thinking about selling plasma as a way to make some extra cash, you’re not alone. According to a Western Michigan University study, 1 more than 53 million people donated plasma in 2019 ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- BioLife Plasma Services opened its second Central Valley location in northeast Fresno. Donors are needed to address the growing demand of plasma, and also get compensated for ...