The transfusions are said to repair cellular damages wrought by the aging process A tech mogul has been injecting himself with the blood of his teenage son in a bid to remain youthful. Anti-aging crusader Bryan Johnson has been receiving his young son’s plasma to aid with the rejuvenation and recovery of cell damage caused […]

3 years ago

He didn’t want to ‘placate the gender brigade’ A male GP was turned away from a blood donation clinic after he refused to answer a question asking if he was pregnant. Dr Steffen McAndrew, 41, was attempting to donate blood at a Scottish NHS appointment at the medical centre in Ayr, Scotland, on Tuesday evening. […]

3 years ago

In partnership with NHS Blood & Transplant Mike Brown shares the story of his son Oliver, and the difference blood donors made to his son’s life, giving Oliver vital extra years with his family. Oliver Brown was just eight-years-old when he was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a rare form of blood cancer that affects just […]

4 years ago

Time to roll up those sleeves This article is in partnership with NHS Blood & Transplant Blood donation is a very small act that can have the most incredible impact on someone’s life. Right now, the pool of blood donors in the UK is at its lowest level in 25 years, so it’s time to […]

4 years ago

Giving blood is something most young people have never done. I met two men who know the importance of donating – but for very different reasons

7 years ago