RIGBY — Landon Ellis is a senior at Rigby High School. He organized a blood drive, in partnership with the Red Cross, that exceeded his goal of generating 50 blood donors. The blood drive, Ellis explained, was a project to satisfy the final merit badge he needed before becoming an Eagle Scout. Ellis, whose grandfather, […]
What’s perhaps better than your favorite TV show returning after a long hiatus? Giving back. How to Watch Watch Transplant Thursday, October 12th at 9/8c on NBC and next day on Peacock. In celebration of Transplant Season 3 premiering on Thursday, September 12 at 9/8c, the American Red Cross has partnered with NBCUniversal to host a series […]
The Livingston Parish Library has partnered with LifeShare Blood Center to host a blood drive at the Eighth Annual Livingston Parish Book Festival, which is scheduled for 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at the Main Branch in Livingston. Established in Shreveport in 1942, LifeShare Blood Center regularly supplies blood components […]
Shark Tank winner Kevin Kiernan, 57, fighting for his life after donating kidney to his friend’s elderly mother and developing a raging infection while in hospital Kevin Kiernan, 57, donated his kidney in January to his college friend’s mother but weeks later his good deed turned into a nightmare after he became ill He developed […]
Nearly four years after Covid’s emergence, plenty of people have tested positive at least twice. But an unlucky group has been hit with reinfection after reinfection. “I’ve seen a few patients with five infections,” said Dr. Grace McComsey, vice dean for clinical and translational research at Case Western University. “Sadly, they were immunized and they […]
Concerned scientists have said that a new mutation of coronavirus is currently sweeping the UK, and could have some less-known, nasty symptoms. Hospital admissions are now on the rise, and with a cold winter in store, booster vaccines have now been brought forward, reports the Mirror. Scientists have now estimated that there are cases of […]
Are you in the mood for a unique and flavorful breakfast dish? Look no further than the classic blood pudding recipe! This traditional English delicacy, also known as black pudding, is a hearty combination of meat, fat, and grains, spiced with aromatic herbs and cooked to perfection. Don’t let the name or its rich color […]
Worried scientists are claiming that a new strain of coronavirus could potentially make vaccines less effective. Hospital cases are once again on the rise, and with winter on the way, booster vaccines have been brought forward. It is now estimated that there are Pirola cases in most UK regions, after it was first detected in […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) proposed a new guideline this week for high-risk patients to take the antibiotic known as doxycycline as a morning-after pill to decrease the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Experts say health officials will likely endorse the guideline, which was published on Monday in the Federal Register. The […]
Home Health Hypertension Diet: 4 Ways How Curry Leaves Can Help Control High Blood Pressure Not many know that curry leaves have a positive impact on blood pressure. Know how kadi patta can contribute to the reduction of hypertension! Hypertension Diet: 4 Ways How Curry Leaves Can Help Control High Blood Pressure Curry Leaves also […]