Monthly Archives: August 2023

How Long Is the Flu Vaccine Effective?

The flu shot can last for up to six months, though it is most effective for the first three months. In the event that you experience the customary symptoms resembling those of the flu—such as fever, chills, and nasal congestion—you might begin to feel concerned about the possibility of having contracted the flu, even during […]

How Are the Spanish Flu and COVID-19 Alike? Here’s What Doctors Say

Both caused global pandemics; here’s how they compare in terms of symptoms, treatment, and death toll. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous parallels have been drawn to historical pandemics, notably the H1N1 influenza outbreak in 1918, commonly referred to as the Spanish flu. Similar to COVID-19, the 1918 influenza virus was characterized as […]

What To Know About Flu Tests—When You Need One, and What To Do if You Test Positive

Plus, why it’s important to seek medical care as soon as you start experiencing If you find yourself experiencing fatigue, a sore throat, a runny nose, and a fever in the autumn or winter season, the immediate assumption might lean toward a flu infection. Nonetheless, distinguishing with certainty between influenza and other ailments exhibiting comparable […]

How Effective Is the Flu Shot? What Doctors Are Saying About This Year’s Vaccines

Though not perfect, the shots generally provide decent protection. To begin with the less favorable aspect: Achieving complete effectiveness in vaccines remains a challenge, even though certain vaccines like those for polio and measles exhibit remarkable efficacy. Even vaccines targeted at stable pathogens aren’t infallible due to the varying responses within individuals based on factors […]

Aberdeen scientists given boost in ‘mysterious’ blood cancer study

Scientists from Aberdeen have been given a boost in their research into a little-known blood cancer. The University of Aberdeen and Queen’s University Belfast have been awarded a £280,000 funding boost from Blood Cancer UK. Blood cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer in the UK, and certain versions of it remain mysterious. […]

Central California Blood Center hosts second annual ‘Cynde’s Blood Drive’

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:42:18 GMT (1693395738749) 6c1a9239626623b12804f7b5400cf5752fcbc847 a98b9a68b0d53dec453755579bc8ceb9717067d6 by Izaiah Cazares Wed, August 30th 2023, 11:40 AM UTC FILE – The Central California Blood Center is hosting the second annual ‘Cynde’s Blood Drive’ from Sep. 1-15. (Photo: FOX26) Loading …

Bay Area wastewater samples show increase in COVID infections across region

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — If you are noticing a sudden increase in COVID-19 cases around you, you are not alone. The latest state data shows an increase in infections. The CDC is no longer tracking daily COVID infections, so wastewater samples collected locally are the best indicator of COVID levels in the Bay Area. RELATED: […]

Saving Lives is a Labor of Love at blood drive – Daily Advocate & Early Bird News

DAYTON — The hard work of helping save lives has been a labor of love for Community Blood Center and its donors for nearly 60 years. This Labor Day weekend marks an urgent need for multiple blood types, and a milestone for the region’s first blood bank. Community Blood Center/Community Tissue Services will unveil a […]

High-Performance Heart: Rediscovering the Cardio in Cardiovascular

Despite consumer demand, there is an unmet need to safely improve cardiac output. For the first time, this webcast will talk about how the Improvement in physical performance of exercising individuals relates to skeletal muscle as well as cardio-circulatory adaptations. Register Free: https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/no/cardiovascular Event Overview: There are many ways of improving stamina and daily performance […]

Easy-to-implement strategy more than doubles new diagnoses of cardiovascular disease

Active screening of patients with type 2 diabetes or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) more than doubles new diagnoses of cardiovascular disease compared with usual care, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023. Coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation and heart failure are chronic progressive conditions affecting […]