A person's blood type is determined by "the presence or absence of certain antigens – substances that can trigger an immune response if they are foreign to the body," according to American Red Cross.

Most people don’t spare a thought for their blood type unless they’re in need of a transfusion — but could yours hold secrets to your health? And is one better than the others? There are four main ...

There are different blood types: A, B, AB, and O, with each also being Rh-positive or Rh-negative. Knowing your blood type is important for safe blood transfusions and organ transplants. Type ...