Eczema is a common skin condition characterized by red, dry, and itchy patches on the skin. However, eczema encompasses various subtypes, each with its own distinct characteristics. These subtypes include: In the United States, more than 31 million people experience symptoms of eczema. While most cases can be effectively managed and treated with topical creams, […]
Quitting smoking is undoubtedly beneficial for overall health, not only reducing the risks of major health conditions but also improving various aspects of your well-being. Here are some lesser-known ways smoking can impact your skin, hair, and eyes: Quitting smoking can help mitigate these negative effects on your skin, hair, and eyes. As you quit, […]
Amid widely differing capacities of available menstrual hygiene products, a menstrual disc-;similar in shape to a diaphragm-;may be best for dealing with heavy monthly blood flow as well as indicating excessive blood loss, suggests research published online in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health. Despite the fact that 800 million women around the globe […]
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Even though someone needs blood every two seconds, for decades, gay men were not allowed to donate. “The screening process was stigmatizing,” Justin Roby said. Roby is the director of finance and human resources at Diverse & Resilient, a health organization that works to help LGBTQ+ people in Wisconsin thrive, living […]
University of Melbourne researchers have developed a fast, inexpensive and scalable method for engineering blood vessels from natural tissue. Co-led by ARC Future Fellow Associate Professor Daniel Heath and Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor and Shanahan Chair in Frontier Medical Solutions Andrea O’Connor, both from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the researchers employed a novel approach […]
A new international study conducted by the Israeli Phage Therapy Center (IPTC) led by Prof. Ran Nir-Paz at Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center and Prof. Ronen Hazan of the Faculty of Dental Medicine at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, using phage PASA16 on compassionate basis to treat tough Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, has shown promising results […]
Events By The Woodlands Township | August 7, 2023 THE WOODLANDS, TX – The Woodlands Township will host a Salute to First Responders Blood Drive in August. Residents are invited to donate blood to those in need. According to the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, about one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood, and every two […]
Men who have sex with men can now donate blood without being discriminated by their sexual orientation under the American Red Cross’ updated screening process. The implementation of the federal rule change made earlier this year will allow gay and bisexual men to donate blood for the first time since the HIV/AIDS epidemic began. The […]
Red Cross officially adopts updated rules from FDA on blood donations – CBS Philadelphia Watch CBS News The new rule will allow more gay men to donate blood. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
A U.K. Biobank analysis linked all-cause dementia with hospital-treated infection; cardiovascular health modified the relationship. (Alzheimer’s & Dementia) A reduction in plasma amyloid-beta 42/amyloid-beta 40 raised the risk of subsequent epilepsy. (Neurology) Researchers used a deep learning model to stratify the risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease. (iScience) Age-adjusted serum neurofilament […]