Monthly Archives: November 2023

Siouxlanders donate blood for the chance to win a helicopter ride

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – It takes a dedicated person to donate blood the day after Thanksgiving, when many are lounging at home recovering from food comas. For Ron Isaacson, it’s a no-brainer to donate. After all, he’s donated about 33 gallons of blood since the 1980s. Those who donated Friday were entered into a contest […]

Ray Crothers Blood Drive kicks off in Manchester

MANCHESTER, CT (WFSB) – One of Connecticut’s largest blood drives was a success today in Manchester but with the constant need for blood donations they’re asking for help. “It’s convenient but it’s also really nice seeing all the people here participating,” said Amanda Agresta, blood donor. “It warms my heart.” The 37th annual “Ray Crothers […]

Ohio State wins second straight Blood Battle over Michigan

This is the second straight year Ohio State beat Michigan in the Blood Battle. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University defeated the University of Michigan in the 42nd annual “Blood Battle.” Ahead of The Game each year, rival schools Ohio State and Michigan compete to donate blood for local patients.  This year, Ohio State […]

FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week

The number of people sickened by salmonella from cut and whole cantaloupes has more than doubled in a week ByDEVI SHASTRI AP health writer November 24, 2023, 3:01 PM FILE – Cantaloupes are displayed for sale in Virginia on Saturday, July 28, 2017. U.S. health officials recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes […]

‘One of the scariest things’: Blood donors save little girl’s life; mom now donates blood

Performing on stage requires nerves of steel and a bit of bravery, and at just 11 years old, hip-hop dancer Samantha Carbert already has both in spades. That could be because she’s already overcome her biggest fear before the age of two, undergoing open heart surgery. You could say dancing is in Samantha’s blood, “I […]

Beijing, WHO discuss rising respiratory infections in China

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Pandemic-related immunity gap in kids explains surge of respiratory infections in children in China, says WHO

Reports this week that China is experiencing a surge in respiratory infections in young children triggered flashbacks of the start of the Covid-19 pandemic among infectious disease watchers. But a rapidly organized meeting Thursday between the World Health Organization and health officials in China assuaged much of that concern. The evidence presented to the WHO […]

World’s tiniest mustache successfully fitted onto red blood cell

MELBOURNE — Australian scientists have achieved a remarkable feat — by creating the world’s smallest mustache on a red blood cell, measuring only 5 microns. This microscopic mustache, invisible to the naked eye, was crafted to highlight the crucial role of blood donation in men’s health. The concept originated from the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood […]

Pro-Palestinian protestors ignite smoke bombs, throw fake blood outside Brentwood home

Friday, November 24, 2023 7:36PM BRENTWOOD, Calif. (KABC) — An investigation is underway after pro-Palestinian protestors apparently targeted the home of a Jewish family in Brentwood, igniting smoke bombs and throwing fake blood onto the driveway of their home. Video of Thursday’s incident has been circulating on social media since then. The Los Angeles Angeles […]