1 hour ago Dozens came out to roll up a sleeve, and give the gift of life. (WWAY) LELAND, NC (WWAY) — With blood shortages across the county and in our community, WWAY partnered with the John E Jacobs Post 68 of the American Legion to host a blood drive for the American Red Cross […]
Family handout By Victoria Scheer BBC News The death of a woman who died from multiple blood clots could have been prevented, a coroner has ruled. Natasha Hewitt, 35, from Sheffield, died on 17 December in 2022. Prior to her death she had complained of “migraine-like” symptoms and had sought advice from her GP, NHS […]
Most healthcare facilities in many Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMICs) are unprepared to treat patients with cardiovascular diseases – despite these conditions leading to millions of people dying prematurely every year, a new study reveals. Experts analyzed health survey data from eight LMICs across four World Health Organisation world regions to discover that most facilities […]
The unnamed patient was visiting an agricultural fair where he caught the virus Two others were infected with H1N1 in 2023 after contact with infected pigs READ MORE: Rare Brazilian swine flu death sparks terror and a CDC investigation By Cassidy Morrison Senior Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 14:36 EDT, 22 September 2023 | Updated: […]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A report from the Arkansas Department of Health documents multiple code violations at the Little Rock splash pad where a child became infected with a deadly brain-eating amoeba. On Sept. 14, ADH officials confirmed that someone who had used a splash pad at the Country Club of Little Rock had been […]
General Hospital star John J. York opened up about being diagnosed with a blood and bone marrow disorder — and having to take a break on the show he has appeared on since 1991. “I said I was going to give you an update on the reason I’m taking a little hiatus from General Hospital […]
Pregnant women now recommended to screen for blood pressure conditions at all prenatal checkups – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force is now recommending pregnant women undergo regular screenings for blood-pressure conditions at every prenatal appointment. The new guidance comes after incidents of hypertensive disorders in pregnant women increased from […]
Three people in Kansas have died from West Nile virus infections this year, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. KDHE officials issued a warning for a high risk of the mosquito-borne disease on Sep. 13. The warning covers the entire state except for the southeast corner, which is under a moderate risk. […]
Over the coming months, more than 100,000 Americans will likely die, mostly unnecessarily, from respiratory infections. Yes, that is the reality we are now facing this fall and winter—and likely every fall and winter for the foreseeable future. Unless we act. Between flu, COVID-19, and RSV, we are likely looking at a very large number […]
Make a life-saving donation at the City of Overland Park’s Community Blood Drive at the Myron E. Scafe Building, 8500 Antioch Rd., on Wednesday, September 27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., hosted in partnership with the American Red Cross. The Red Cross encourages donors of all blood types to attend, especially those with types O Negative, […]