Monthly Archives: August 2023

Eyes, allergies and monsoon: Tips on coping with seasonal eye allergies in rainy season

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Aug 15, 2023 07:01 PM IST Share Via Copy Link As the humidity rises, let’s explore the link between allergies, infections and rains and learn some essential tips to cope with pesky eye issues this monsoon Monsoon, the much-awaited respite from scorching heat, brings with it a mix of delight and […]

Open heart surgery patient dies from bacterial infection ten years after operation

A coroner has warned heart surgery patients to be aware of a potentially life-threatening infection after a forklift driver died ten years after undergoing an operation. Clinton Fear died last year, having contracted a bacterial infection through a machine used to warm or cool patients during his open heart surgery back in 2012. Mr Fear, […]

“A traditional bass player might find it a bit bizarre”: Fender and Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr team up for a signature Jaguar Bass – is this the secret sauce to his heralded tone?

Fender has partnered with Royal Blood frontman Mike Kerr for a limited-edition Jaguar Bass signature guitar, which recreates one of the bassist’s prized custom Fender models. The short-scale four-string marks Fender’s first collaboration with the bass guitar player and vocalist of the heralded UK rock duo, who – across three studio albums – have received […]

Study reveals how common cold virus may lead to fatal blood clotting disorder

A common flu-causing virus may have links with serious blood clots and severe thrombocytopenia or a decline in the level of platelets as per a new study by published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study said that initially, the virus may have symptoms like a mild cold, common cough, etc. but can […]

Large Amount Of New York Ice Cream May Cause ‘Fatal infections’

One New York resident was hospitalized by ice cream tainted with an organism that can cause “fatal infections.” Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, New York is recalling ice cream because of a possible health risk. Real Kosher Ice Cream Recalls Soft Serve on the Go Cups Because of Possible Health Risk In New York […]

Blood donations save lives

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Vlad the Impaler may have cried tears of blood, chemical analysis of his letters finds

Vlad the Impaler, also known as Count Vlad Drăculea, was not only a blood-thirsty and ruthless leader, but he also suffered from a rare condition that caused him to cry tears of blood, a new study suggests. Scientists made the discovery after conducting a chemical analysis of a trio of letters written by Vlad III […]

Dogs can detect COVID-19 infections faster and more accurately than conventional technology, research shows

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain It’s an idea that has finally gained scientific consensus: Dogs can be a faster, more precise, less expensive—not to mention friendlier—method of detecting COVID-19 than even our best current technology. A growing number of studies over the last two or so years has highlighted the power of dogs in detecting the […]

More cardiovascular complications linked to COVID

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