Almost a third of UK adults have high blood pressure. The NHS is making free blood pressure checks available in some mosques and barber shops in England as part of a drive to prevent strokes and heart attacks. But what can you do to lower yours? While all physical activity helps, recent research brings welcome […]
More Videos 13News reporter Matthew Fultz was at a blood drive today and explains the need. Author: wthr.com Published: 6:38 PM EDT September 9, 2023 Updated: 6:38 PM EDT September 9, 2023
A self-described “human blood artist” from Pennsylvania who was busted for peddling body parts — some belonging to children — has pleaded guilty in federal court to trafficking in human remains. Jeremy Pauley, 41, of Enola, was initially arrested and charged with abuse of a corpse, receiving stolen property and dealing in proceeds of unlawful […]
A spike in severe respiratory infections among children has left Costa Rica’s hospitals under immense strain and lacking sufficient capacity. The National Children’s Hospital in San José has resorted to converting hallways and offices into makeshift patient care areas to handle the deluge of acute pediatric cases. Even so, director Carlos Jiménez acknowledged they cannot […]
What would you guess are the two biggest killers in the world? Based on media coverage, maybe you guessed gun violence, accidents or COVID-19. But the top two killers are actually cardiovascular disease and cancer. These two diseases combined account for nearly 50% of deaths in the U.S. Cardiovascular disease and cancer seem to be […]
Diabetes experts say continuous glucose monitors causing false diabetes scare By Ethan Ennals Published: 17:01 EDT, 9 September 2023 | Updated: 17:36 EDT, 9 September 2023
Heavy menstrual bleeding or heavy periods affect up to a quarter of women and people who menstruate, and can impact quality of life. Women who have had heavy periods for a long time often consider this normal, or something to be simply put up with. Diagnosing heavy periods has traditionally been based on the nature of bleeding. Women might […]
A 25-year-old Farmingville man killed in a hit-and-run crash in March was remembered one blood pint at time as dozens of bereaved friends and family members donated plasma Saturday. In memory of Nick Puzio, nearly 100 donors turned up at the Farmingville Fire Department during a six-hour blood drive hosted by the New York Blood Center. The […]
Joe Horrigan Newly announced data from the ongoing REACH-CDM clinical study (NCT05004129) showed that AMO-02 (AMO Pharma), an investigational agent in development for congenital myotonic dystrophy, failed to meet its primary end point; however, achieved clinically and statistically significant benefit in various functional and objective assessments.1 The phase 2/3 study featured 56 patients across sites […]
On Friday night/Saturday morning, a devastating earthquake caused extensive damage in Morocco. Given the tragedy, the players of the Moroccan national team have decided to donate blood to help those affected by the disaster. À l’heure actuelle, la priorité est de fournir du sang à ceux qui se trouvent dans une situation critique. Le don […]