Jane Ammeson Times correspondent Typically a season of giving, the holidays see blood donations drop by approximately 25%. “That’s a significant number particularly because demand generally increases during that time,” says Kristin Paltzer, public relations manager at Versiti, a company that provides blood products to hospitals, medical centers and blood centers throughout Northwest Indiana. The […]
Bipolar disorder, a complex mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, typically emerges in older teenagers and young adults. However, it can manifest in children as young as 6 years old, a matter that has stirred controversy within the medical community. Some experts argue that bipolar disorder in children is rare and overdiagnosed, while […]
Our skin, the body’s resilient armor, serves as the first line of defense against the outside world. For many, it remains a silent sentry, but for those with sensitive skin, it can be quite the chatterbox, conveying discomfort through sensations like stinging, burning, itching, redness, or tightness. However, what truly constitutes sensitive skin, and how […]
Balo’s disease, a condition often considered a rare variant of multiple sclerosis (MS), is a perplexing and debilitating neurological disorder that afflicts individuals, primarily of Asian descent, with distinct characteristics that differentiate it from its more prevalent counterpart. While both conditions share the commonality of inflicting damage upon the brain and spinal cord, Balo’s disease […]
(WPDE) — It’s the season of giving, and you could give the gift of life this year by donating blood. ABC15 and the American Red Cross teamed up this holiday season to host a blood drive at Inlet Square Mall in Murrells Inlet. The event is happening on Monday, Dec. 4 from noon to 5 […]
A “black eye,” colloquially referred to as a “shiner,” is a highly visible and sometimes painful condition characterized by prominent bruising of the eyelid skin. This condition arises as a direct result of blunt trauma to the eye area, such as an impact or injury. In some instances, a black eye can be accompanied by […]
Head injuries, which involve damage to the scalp, skull, or brain caused by trauma, are a serious matter. When the brain is affected, they are classified as traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs. While many individuals consider head injuries an acceptable risk during sports and recreational activities, they can pose significant dangers. These injuries have the […]
The journey of life is etched upon our skin, revealing the stories of our experiences, from the warm embrace of the sun to the gentle caress of time. The relentless march of aging, coupled with the ever-present sun, takes its toll on our skin. The quest for ageless beauty leads us to explore innovative avenues, […]
In the Southern Urals, over 45,000 tons of imported fruits have been inspected since the beginning of 2023, revealing eight types of quarantine objects in 44 cases. The regional service Rosselkhoznadzor reported that legal measures were taken against infected sub-quarantine products of foreign origin. Specifically, 44.6 tons were destroyed, and 282.8 tons underwent quarantine phytosanitary […]
The Dragon Touch KidzPad Y88X 10 tablet on Amazon, analyzed by EFF researchers, also comes with preinstalled riskware and an outdated parental control app called KIDOZ. Retailers like Amazon have played a significant role in popularizing low-cost Android devices for children. However, based on research conducted by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) on such devices, […]