I’m Steve Gutterman, the editor of RFE/RL’s Russia/Ukraine/Belarus Desk. Welcome to The Week In Russia, in which I dissect the key developments in Russian politics and society over the previous week and look at what’s ahead. To receive The Week In Russia newsletter in your inbox, click here. Scuttling a deal that helped feed the […]
Getty Images / Getty ImagesAmerican Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, July 28, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM Mission Valley Branch Library 18+ Free Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds? You can help save a […]
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A nationwide blood supply shortage is prompting medical professionals to advise Americans to donate. In a world where many things can be artificial, blood cannot be substituted. In Arizona alone there’s a blood supply decrease of more than a 25 percent, that’s according to Vitalant which is a blood provider for 90 percent of the […]
Steve Horvath, PhD, a principal investigator at Altos Labs, is well known in the field of aging biology for his work building epigenetic aging clocks using the methylation status of the genome as a correlate of age. Horvath is cautious, impartial, and quick to dismiss certain anti-aging interventions, due to insufficient evidence. A few years […]
Clinicians now have a new way to better understand the experiences of patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP). A new study, published in Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, evaluated the psychometric properties of the cTTP Patient Experience Questionnaire (cTTP-PEQ) and found that it is a meaningful tool with which to gauge patients’ experiences with the […]
In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing a crucial role in predicting and preventing cardiovascular disease. This innovative technology is reshaping the landscape of cardiac care, offering a new perspective on early detection and intervention strategies. AI’s potential in cardiovascular disease management lies in its ability to process vast amounts […]
Important note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you feel pain. CNN — When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic or cardio exercises are best. Now, new research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent […]
NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Bangladesh has reported 34,724 dengue cases so far in July with the total cases since the beginning of the year rising to 42,702–24,798 cases in Dhaka and 17,904 from outside Dhaka. Some 20,000 cases have been reported in the past 10 days in Bangladesh. Hospitals, especially […]
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WTXL) — Donations from The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive will help save 261 lives in South Georgia. 87 registered donors took part in the event, with 71 of those donating whole units of blood, five donated double units, and two donated platelets. Life South Director, Lorrie Woods, says this was the […]
Craig sits on the edge of his chair, his hands shaking as he looks blankly at the church wall. He’s fighting a withdrawal from crack and alcohol that rattles through his body. His eyes are empty, but you can sense the turmoil he’s fighting. Some 20 years of addiction has left him teetering on the […]