Giving blood ahead of Labor Day weekend could land you $500 in beef courtesy of the Oklahoma Beef Council. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 31 and Sept.1, blood donors will receive OBI’s annual spooky t-shirt and all-beef hot dogs as the Oklahoma Blood Institute teams up with the Oklahoma Beef Council in an attempt to […]
The two share a lot of similarities, but there are key differences between them. It’s a common occurrence for a set of symptoms to potentially indicate a variety of distinct conditions or ailments. This can often lead to challenges in accurately identifying the specific illness, disorder, syndrome, or infection afflicting an individual. In March 2020, […]
The FDA has approved luspatercept (Reblozl) for the treatment of anemia in patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who may need red blood cell (RBC) transfusions and are naïve to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs).1 The approval was supported by data from the COMMANDS study, a global phase 3 trial in which 58.5% (n = 86) of […]
By surveying sun damage perceptions among sexual and gender minority populations in Lebanon, investigators hoped to initiate conversations about contributing risk factors for skin cancers, according to a recent cross-sectional study1 published in the Journey of Cosmetic Dermatology. Nattawat/Adobe Stock According to study authors Ghaoui et al, previous research has shown that men who are […]
Meghan Rosen is a staff writer who reports on the life sciences for Science News. She earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology with an emphasis in biotechnology from the University of California, Davis, and later graduated from the science communication program at UC Santa Cruz.
FYI: A fever is actually a good sign that your body’s fighting off illness. Encountering a fever can indeed give rise to a range of unpleasant sensations, a sense of unease, and an elevated state of concern, particularly given the current circumstances. It’s probable that you’ve experienced instances of heightened body temperature in the past, […]
Down Syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal anomalies globally. It affects 1 in 1000 infants in India. A baby with Down’s Syndrome has an extra copy of a particular chromosome – chromosome 21. This makes a total of 47 chromosome per cell. Baby’s with Down Syndrome have characteristic physical appearance and typically go […]
Though you can catch the flu year-round, it’s more prevalent during certain seasons. AT A GLANCE The commencement and culmination of flu season are contingent upon one’s geographical location, as elucidated by Alicia Budd, MPH, an epidemiologist within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s influenza division, in conversation with Health. Within the United States, […]
Last year’s drastically low number of flu cases may play a part. Amid the prevailing concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative to recognize that our attention should not be solely fixated on this infectious disease. The approaching flu season for 2022-2023 demands our vigilance, as it potentially heralds a greater severity compared […]
Dr. Berne’s Whole Health Products has recalled four types of eyedrops after one failed sterility tests. Recalled are all lots of MSM drops 5% and 15% solution, organic castor oil eyedrops and MSM mist 15% because one lot of the MSM drops 5% was positive for bacterial and fungal contamination, according to an announcement with […]