Monthly Archives: November 2023

Lincroft Fire House Holds Blood Drive Tuesday

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — This Tuesday, Nov. 7 please help your community! Donate blood at Lincroft Fire Company 601 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft. The firehouse will be open from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for those who would like to donate blood. See you there! Appointments suggested. For an appointment call 800-933-2566 or visit nybc.org/drive or […]

American Red Cross hosting blood drive in Navasota Tuesday

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – The need for blood donations is constant, that’s why the City of Navasota and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive. It’s happening Tuesday at First United Methodist Church at 616 Holland St. Volunteers can sign up to donate between 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Click here to schedule […]

Cardiovascular deaths likely to rise from extreme heat

At a Glance Researchers estimated there will be an increase in cardiovascular deaths due to extreme heat between now and mid-century. The projected increase may affect certain groups disproportionately and widen health disparities. Climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions is making extreme heat events in the United States more frequent and more intense. This […]

Management of active phase of second stage labor and risk of urinary, anal incontinence

Management of active phase of second stage labor and risk of urinary, anal incontinence | Image Credit: © geargodz – © geargodz – stock.adobe.com. The risk of urinary or anal incontinence 6 months following delivery is not affected by moderate or intensive pushing efforts among women who delivered while under epidural analgesia, according to a […]

8 heart-healthy habits may slow biological aging by up to 6 years

Share on PinterestGood heart health can slow biological aging by up to six years, a study suggests. Westend61/Getty Images A new study shows having good cardiovascular health may decrease the pace of biological aging. Using Life’s Essential 8 (diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep health, BMI, cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure) to measure biological […]

California’s ‘tripledemic’ season is off to a mild start. What to know about flu, RSV and COVID

Don’t call it a tripledemic — yet.  Influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 are circulating this fall, but not yet at the rate that worried public health agencies a year ago.  As we approach the time of winter when these diseases usually peak, around December to February, experts warn that the patterns can change […]

AI May Accurately Detect Heart Valve Disease and Predict Cardiovascular Risk

November 6, 2023 — Advances in artificial intelligence have enabled the development and application of AI tools that may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting the risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to preliminary research in two studies to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023. The meeting, to be […]