A high resting heart rate, which is generally considered anything above 100 beats per minute (bpm), has been linked to an elevated risk of serious cardiovascular conditions such coronary artery disease and stroke. And while the cause of a high resting heart rate (RHR) can fluctuate, due to factors such as stress, anxiety, hormonal changes […]
ByManjiri Chitre Sep 12, 2023 07:56 AM IST Share Via Copy Link The first-ever Nipah virus outbreak in south India was reported from Kozhikode and Malappuram districts in 2018. The Kerala health department on Monday night sounded a health alert in Kozhikode after two people who died due to “unnatural” deaths in the district were […]
Several factors can lead to excessive blood clotting, which refers to limited or blocked blood flow. Blood clots can travel to the arteries in the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs and limbs. And that can result in a heart attack, stroke, damage to the body’s organs or even death. Recent media articles have featured celebrities, including […]
US President Joe Biden’s administration has consistently pushed for annual Covid boosters for most Americans and it is expected the CDC will offer similar guidance. – AFP file photo WASHINGTON (Sept 12): The United States on Monday approved Covid vaccines with formulations that more closely target currently circulating variants, as infections are once more on […]
The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood due to a national blood shortage. There are two reasons behind it this year. OREGON, USA — The American Red Cross is asking for everyone’s help as it faces a nationwide blood shortage. During the summer months is usually when they see a decline in people […]
More Great Content: One of the keys to a long and happy life, whether human or animal, is to attend regular health check-ups to screen for the early detection of certain diseases and disorders. Because every breed is prone to some genetic issues, it’s important to stay well-informed and know what to look out for. […]
More people have been sick this year with pneumococcal infections that can cause pneumonia and meningitis, according to health data from a number of states. Key points: Experts say more people with health immune systems have been sick with pneumonia this year Circus performer and mother Caitlyn Larsson had pneumonia for three months this year While total infection are up […]
Symptoms of high blood pressure tend to manifest in the same way for both females and males. A person may develop chest pain, shortness of breath, and headaches if they have elevated blood pressure. Doctors refer to high blood pressure as hypertension. This is the force the blood pushes against the artery walls. The amount […]
Q: I’ve been having pain in my legs while walking, but I’ve been told it isn’t an orthopedic issue, but a blood flow issue. How is that possible? A: Peripheral arterial disease is a common cardiovascular condition that affects millions of people across the globe. It is a serious condition that occurs when the arteries in […]
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The blood bank that supplies each major hospital here in Omaha only has five days’ worth of blood right now. If they get down to a three-day supply, some surgeries in the metro will have to be canceled. As Sept. 11 has been designated as a day of remembrance and service, […]