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New Covid variants being monitored amid ‘uptick’ in hospital admissions

The number of Covid infections has risen in Scotland over the summer – and new, transmissible variants could be to blame, a health expert has said. Edinburgh University professor Linda Bauld, the Government’s chief social policy advisor, said Scotland is in a “fairly stable” position in dealing with the virus overall despite a rise in hospital […]

How a photodetector will diagnose urinary infections faster

Researchers at the Chemical Engineering Department of the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, working in collaboration with Altanostics Labs Pvt. Ltd, IITG Research Park, have developed a fast, accurate, and reliable diagnostic device to detect the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs). The estimated cost of manufacturing it is Rs.608, and testing a single […]

Weyes Blood Shares New Video For “Hearts Aglow”

Weyes Blood has shared a new video for their And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow track “Hearts Aglow.” The video comprises clips from her 2023 tour in support of the album. Check it out below. Previously shared videos from And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow include “It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody” and “Grapevine;” They […]

Red Cross experiencing national blood shortage during summer

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } The American Red Cross is experiencing a significant blood donation shortage this summer. It’s seen about 25,000 fewer blood donations nationwide this year in the first two months of the summer alone. Many factors affect the number of donations […]

‘There’s no reason to panic’ | Infectious diseases doctor weighs in on concerns about newest COVID-19 variant

WASHINGTON — A new strain of COVID-19 is gaining traction, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s called the EG.5 COVID variant and the CDC says it’s now the dominant COVID variant across the United States. The data shows there were just over 8,000 people that went to the hospital for COVID […]

How long does delta 8 stay in your blood?

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.  Ever wondered how long the effects of Delta 8 THC, a hemp-derived cannabinoid, linger in your bloodstream? Well, buckle up because we’re about to dive into this intriguing topic. While Delta 8 THC shares similarities with its more famous cousin, Delta 9 THC, it offers a milder high. But […]

Major changes coming to blood donation requirements

18 minutes ago PROVIDENCE, R.I. — (WLNE) Major changes for who can donate blood as clinics across the country alter their donation policy to allow more gay men to give. The changes come after the federal food and drug administration updated its policy earlier this year. Starting this week, Red Cross donation centers across the […]