As blood plasma donations boom across the U.S., North Carolina sits at the center of the growing plasma demand nationwide. Just last year, Americans reportedly donated nearly 62.5 million liters of ...

Millions of people around the world rely on plasma to treat a range of conditions, including rare inherited diseases, severe burns and trauma, liver disorders, and for cancer supportive care.

When you’re financially strapped, selling plasma can be an appealing option to drum up some quick cash. Pharmaceutical companies often pay around $50 per donation for the pale-yellow blood component, ...