Monthly Archives: November 2023

China Focus: China takes action to combat rise of acute respiratory infections

BEIJING, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) — China is taking measures to address the recent increase in acute respiratory infections caused by different respiratory pathogens as the country enters the winter season. Mi Feng, a spokesperson with the National Health Commission, told a press conference on Sunday that the recent respiratory infectious diseases are mainly due to […]

What’s led to surge in respiratory illnesses in China: Lifting COVID norms, cold season, lack of immunity, or new virus?

1.Overlap of common viruses China’s National Health Commission spokesperson said on Sunday that acute respiratory diseases continue to rise in the country and that it is being caused by the flu and other known pathogen. “Recent clusters of respiratory infections are caused by an overlap of common viruses such as the influenza virus, rhinoviruses, the […]

There’s A Real Chance To Stop This Miserable, Fatal Infection

LOADINGERROR LOADING Dying from hepatitis C is a notoriously miserable way to go. The virus attacks your liver ― in many cases, destroying its ability to make proteins and filter blood. You might not notice at first, because it can inflict damage gradually and “silently” until finally you start to feel symptoms that could include […]

Some worry that the first FDA-approved at-home test for STIs could make things worse

Benjamin Ryan Updated November 26, 2023 at 11:23 AM The Food and Drug Administration’s first-ever approval of an at-home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea could help drive earlier detection and treatment of these sexually transmitted infections amid a ballooning epidemic in the U.S. But some sexual health advocates worry that the FDA’s proposal to begin […]

Butler VA To Host Blood Drive – ButlerRadio.com

Healthy community members are encouraged to help a critically low blood supply through participation in several upcoming blood drives. The American Red Cross drive is coming up Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Butler VA on North Duffy Road. Other collections are planned for December 6th at Center Presbyterian Church in Slippery […]

Here’s how the American Red Cross makes money from donated blood

The American Red Cross has long been recognized as the universal symbol of humanitarian services —and it’s an expensive operation. In 2022, the American Red Cross generated more than $3.2 billion in operating revenue and spent just over $3 billion in expenses the same year, according to its financial statements. Contributions only make up about […]

2 Unexpected Breakfast Foods That Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure And Your Risk Of Heart Disease, Experts Say

Heart health is at the core of your overall wellbeing, and your diet plays a crucial role in keeping your heart as healthy as possible. While adding antioxidant-rich foods is one great way to keep your cardiovascular health in great shape, it’s also important to limit your intake of foods that could have a negative […]

Moroccogate: Corruption And Blood Renewables In The Western Sahara

We have heard of “wars for oil” and corrupt deals between oil giants and politicians. But could we imagine conflict, human rights abuses, and bribes over some solar panels and wind turbines? It seems it was not the nature of slick crude that corrupted hearts. Morocco’s occupation of the Western Sahara shows that. Since the […]

China demands more fever clinics after pneumonia surge

China on Sunday told local authorities to increase the number of medical clinics that can handle a surge in respiratory illnesses in the country. The call comes after China’s National Health Commission two weeks ago reported a large increase in pneumonia cases, mostly in children.  The report triggered memories of the COVID-19 pandemic, with social media users fearing “a […]