Monthly Archives: October 2023

Donald Trump: Migrants are poisoning the blood of our country

Donald Trump has said illegal immigrants and asylum seekers are “poisoning the blood of our country” in an outburst that critics denounced for its echoes of white supremacy and Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf. The former president made the comment in a video interview with The National Pulse, a right-wing website, when he was asked about […]

New blood donor guidelines opens door for gay, bi men

More gay and bisexual men are now able to donate blood, thanks to updated donor guidelines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in late August. Under the new guidelines, donors are asked the same series of screening questions, regardless of sexual orientation. Previously, anyone who reported male-to-male sexual contact had to be abstinent […]

You’ve heard of long Covid – did you know there might also be a long cold?

Long Covid can be debilitating – but it’s not the only illness that lingers. Photo / Getty Images At least 10 per cent of people infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid, have symptoms that last more than four weeks after the infection. With more than 770 million infections to date, this translates to […]

Trump says illegal migrants are ‘poisoning the blood of our country’

Trump says illegal migrants are ‘poisoning the blood of our country’ sparking accusations of ‘toxic racism’ as his campaign says it is a ‘normal phrase used in everyday life’ The ADL blasted the statement, saying it echoed ‘nativist talking points’ Trump made the comment in interview with the National Pules He said migrants were ‘poisoning […]

Have a cold you can’t seem to shake? Long COVID is a thing—and ‘long cold’ may be too

Have you ever had a cold you just couldn’t shake for weeks—one that definitely wasn’t COVID? “Long COVID”—lingering symptoms after a SARS-CoV-2 infection that can last for weeks, months, or even years—is a thing.  “Long cold” may be a thing, too. That’s according to a new study released Friday by Queen Mary University of London, […]

Healthy heart, healthy moms: taking care of your cardiovascular health

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Most people do not realize that pregnancy can cause cardiovascular disease during and after pregnancy. “If you’re seeing your doctor on a regular basis, like you’re supposed to, they’re checking your blood pressure. They’re checking your signs and symptoms. They’re listening to you about what is going on. Sometimes, they come […]

Recalled blood pressure medicine might contain oxycodone

(NewsNation) – A drug manufacturer is voluntarily recalling a batch of the blood pressure medication betaxolol that was distributed nationwide to wholesalers and retailers and could accidentally contain oxycodone. KVK-Tech called the recall a precautionary measure after a 5 mg oxycodone HCl pill was discovered on the packaging line once the batch was complete, according […]