Nearly 30 lakh workers die every year globally due to work-related accidents and diseases, according to a new report prepared by the International Labour Organization (ILO). More than 63% of these deaths are reported from the Asia-Pacific region. Exposure to long working hours (55 hours or more per week) was the biggest “killer”, with almost […]
Monthly Archives: November 2023
When traveling to a distant destination, whether it be by plane, car, bus, or train, sitting for prolonged periods in cramped spaces is pretty much a given. And while you may have considered what snacks to pack and what movies to load on your phone, you may not have given much thought to an important […]
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NORFOLK, Va. — In this season of giving, the American Red Cross is asking more Americans to roll up their sleeves and take the plunge. “Donating blood is an easy way to give back,” Ashley Henyan, spokesperson with the American Red Cross, said. But collecting blood during the holidays is a challenge, Henyan said. “Schools […]
Loading… Loading… Loading… NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The blood bank refrigerators market is expected to grow by USD 403.05 million from 2022 to 2027. In addition, the momentum of the market will progress at a CAGR of 6.29% during the forecast period, according to Technavio Research. The market is segmented by product (standard electric refrigerators, solar-powered […]
Schedule regular check-ups with a healthcare provider to monitor cholesterol levels, blood sugar, and overall heart health. Early detection and management of risk factors can significantly reduce the likelihood of heart-related issues. Prioritizing cardiovascular health through lifestyle choices and regular medical check-ups is vital for men. By adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, […]
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Lutheran Church in the Foothills is holding a blood drive in response to the urgent need for blood donations on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Fellowship Hall.The American Red Cross has reported that every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood and/or platelets. This supply can’t always meet […]
22 minutes ago Max Pixel LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Antibiotic-resistant infections are responsible for 35,000 deaths a year nationwide, health officials say. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said it costs the U.S. billions of dollars a year to handle these infections, which is why Antibiotic Awareness Week is observed annually from Nov. 18 […]
Former smokers avoid more than half of the excess cardiovascular, cancer, and respiratory mortality associated with current smoking within the first decade after quitting, according to a research letter published online Nov. 27 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Blake Thomson, D.Phil., and Farhad Islami, M.D., Ph.D., from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, examined the association […]
<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/researchers-identify-w.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/researchers-identify-w.jpg" data-sub-html="Credit: Cell (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.09.007″> Credit: Cell (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.09.007 Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found an innovative way to block infection by a variety of alphaviruses, a group of mosquito-borne viruses that can cause joint and brain infections in people. The study, led by Michael […]
People who take testosterone as gender-affirming care face a risk that the hormone will thicken their blood, leading to a side effect that requires bloodletting treatment. But now, the largest study of its kind in the U.S. suggests that this effect is actually far less common than previously thought. In revealing that the side effect […]