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 ...

Selling plasma is becoming a common way to get a bit of extra cash on the side ahead of the holidays — although the human body does have its limits, and it isn’t sustainable enough to become a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Plasma donation centers have multiplied across the Triangle. Here's why donors say it's become an essential way to afford necessities.

I entirely empathize with the hesitation to having a nurse stick a needle in your arm and become adjacent to a human juice box in exchange for some cash. It’s not the most conventional money-making ...

Odds are you’ve been asked to donate blood before — maybe even from us at The Star recently, as we prepare for a blood drive on Tuesday. And you’ve maybe heard the request for donations even more over ...