Monthly Archives: July 2023

New Blood Test Can Predict Preeclampsia — a Potentially Dangerous Pregnancy Complication

The FDA has approved a new blood test that can predict the development of severe preeclampsia during pregnancy — and the test is rolling out in U.S. hospitals now.  The novel biomarker test “can predict with 94% accuracy whether or not a pregnant person will develop severe preeclampsia in the next two weeks,” according to […]

As the planet warms, scientists worry that cases of infectious diseases could spike

NEW YORK — People around the world are living longer, healthier lives than they were just half a century ago. Climate change threatens to undo that progress. Across the planet, animals — and the diseases they carry — are shifting to accommodate a globe on the fritz. And they’re not alone: Ticks, mosquitos, bacteria, algae, […]

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FDA approves RSV drug to combat infection that kills thousands of…

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a new drug, Beyfortus (nirsevimab), to protect young children from the deadly infection known as respiratory syncytial virus. Worldwide, RSV is the second-leading cause of death during the first year of a newborn’s life, second only to malaria, according to Nature Journal. Infants six months and younger […]

Virginians may now indicate their blood type on their driver’s license or ID

Virginia drivers will have the option to indicate their blood type when they renew or replace their driver’s license or ID at dmv.virginia.gov or in-person at any Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) customer service center. For drivers that renew or replace their credentials online, you will be prompted with a question whether you’d like […]

Virginians can now indicate blood types on drivers’ licenses

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) – The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) says Virginians can now indicate blood type on drivers’ licenses. The option is to help assist first responders in the event of an emergency. Virginians have the option to indicate blood type when they renew or replace their licenses or IDs. Residents who are applying […]

Research Finds Link Between Weekend Warrior Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Disease

JAMA Network About The Study: In an analysis of 89,000 individuals providing a week of accelerometer-based physical activity data, a weekend warrior pattern of physical activity (i.e., most moderate to vigorous physical activity achieved over 1-2 days) was associated with similarly lower risks of incident atrial fibrillation, heart attack, heart failure, and stroke compared with […]

Concentrated Exercise Reduces Cardiovascular Risk Similarly to Distributed Exercise

Engaging in intense physical activity for 1-2 days was found to have a comparable effect in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events as engaging in moderate physical activity spread out across several days, according to research published today in JAMA. Current guidelines from the World Health Organization and American Heart Association recommend at least 150 […]