Computer-generated image of neutralizing antibodies (light blue) binding the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: Lexi Walls and David Veesler The omicron variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which have rapidly spread around the world over the past year, latch onto our cells more tightly, invade them more efficiently, and elude many of the antibodies […]
Sickle cell In Indiana, only around 0.5% of donated blood comes from Black Americans. Doctors with the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center (IHTC) are reminding Hoosiers how vital it is to donate blood, especially for those who are part of a minority community. Blood transfusions are often needed for patients with cancer, anemia, organ transplant recipients and for blood diseases that often affect African Americans […]
As Hurricane Idalia moves across Florida’s Big Bend, Blood Assurance is preparing to assist. The blood bank is maximizing its collection efforts, and asking the public to donate whole blood and platelets in case any of its community blood centers in the storm’s path are in need. “Blood Assurance has depended on other blood centers […]
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } There are several opportunities to donate blood in the Grady County area in September. Starting Sept. 1, eligible blood donors will receive a limited-edition, glow-in-the-dark “Got Guts?” T-shirt and one free entry to the OKC Zoo. “Vein Drain is […]
A Texas resident has died from an illness caused by an amebic meningitis infection after swimming at a lake, health officials said Wednesday. The unnamed Travis County resident developed the infection after swimming in Lake Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) this month, Austin Public Health said. “Although these infections are very rare, this is an important reminder […]
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – The Big Red Battle is underway in Owensboro. Owensboro High School and Daviess County High School are going head to head, not only on the field, but also in donating blood. Leading up to their rivalry game Friday, the Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center’s Blood Mobile visited each school. Director of […]
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A person in Texas got sick and died after developing an illness caused by an amebic meningitis infection after swimming in Lake Lyndon B. Johnson earlier this month. Austin Public Health reported the death and urged people to take precautions when swimming in natural bodies of water amid the ongoing, […]
Dr. Berne’s Whole Health is voluntarily recalling a selection of its eyedrops for fear they may be contaminated by bacteria and fungi. The recall, which was shared last week by the Food and Drug Administration, includes the company’s MSM Drops 5% and 15% solutions; Dr. Berne’s Organic Castor Oil Eye Drops; and Dr. Berne’s MSM […]
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of racial disparities in mortality between Black and white people in the United States. New research from the University of Chicago Medicine suggests that parental incarceration may be contributing to these health gaps. According to the new study, people who experienced a parent or parental figure’s incarceration anytime before […]
A Travis County resident has died from an illness caused by an ameba after swimming in Lake LBJ this month, Austin Public Health announced Wednesday. The public health department did not give any more details about the person who had amebic meningitis. “Although these infections are very rare, this is an important reminder that there […]