Hurricane Idalia has moved on, but an invisible threat remains in its wake — health officials are urging millions of Labor Day weekend beachgoers to be aware that floodwaters left over may contain Vibrio vulnificus. The rare and potentially deadly type of flesh-eating bacterium “shouldn’t be taken lightly,” Florida Health Department press secretary Jae Williams […]
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Sep 02, 2023 06:57 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Heart problems are rapidly rising in India. Health expert reveals risk factors behind increasing heart issues; suggests tips to take utmost care of your heart Currently, cardiovascular problems are rising in the age group 25-70 and many people are losing their […]
High levels of white blood cells in the saliva of otherwise healthy young adults could serve as an early warning sign for cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study by researchers from Canada. While white blood cell counts are a verified measure of oral inflammation, the team behind the investigation believe their findings could be […]
Doctors warned that any open wound posed a risk of infection with Vibrio Anyone unlucky enough to get cut by glass, stand on a nail should also seek help READ MORE: Two people in Connecticut die from bacteria in raw oysters By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 07:17 EDT, 2 September 2023
AT 100 12TH STREET FROM 9 A-M TO 11 A-M. RIGHT NOW… A LOCAL BLOOD BANK WORKING TO RESTORE ITS SUPPLY OF BLOOD.. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN FOR TWO DAYS WHILE IDALIA SWEPT THROUGH OUR AREA. “THE BLOOD CONNECTION” SAYS THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR ALL BLOOD TYPES … BUT PARTICULARLY O- NEGATIVE AND O- […]
ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal Sep 02, 2023 02:41 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Meningococcus is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis worldwide. And as the recent outbreak in the United States shows, it can be life-threatening. In the US state of Virginia, health authorities have registered a “statewide meningococcal outbreak.” […]
A late-summer uptick in COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths has some schools, hospitals and other businesses scrambling to keep illness from spreading. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an 18.8% increase in hospitalizations due to COVID between Aug. 13 and Aug. 19, marking the sixth straight week of increased hospitalizations; and a 17.6% […]
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) is a measurement that assesses the amount of hemoglobin within a red blood cell relative to its volume. Hemoglobin is a protein present in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. An MCHC blood test is used to measure the hemoglobin levels and can provide valuable information about […]
