Specific blood types are associated with a higher risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection and may alter lipid metabolism, according to a study published in Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders. Several risk factors have been established for COVID-19 susceptibility, including age, diabetes, and obesity. Recent studies have found an association between certain blood groups and higher risk […]
Quest Diagnostics has launched a consumer-initiated blood test for adults in the U.S. that assesses Alzheimer’s disease risk by measuring levels of certain forms of the amyloid beta protein, a known marker of the neurodegenerative disorder. Called AD-Detect, the test is now the first of its kind to be directly available for consumer purchase, rather […]
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Antarctica’s Blood Falls spurts out red water (Credit: National Science Foundation/ Peter Rejcek,/ Public Domain/ Wikimedia Commons) There are thousands of stunning waterfalls worldwide. However, none are as unique as Antarctica’s Blood Falls. The aptly-named waterfall, which flows from the tip of the Taylor Glacier, spurts out bright red water. The existence of this five-story-tall […]
The Louisville resident’s first donation with Vitalant dates back to 1960. BOULDER, Colo. — Vitalant is recognizing the selfless dedication of a blood donor in Boulder. Virgil Olson made his 90th gallon donation — the equivalent of about 720 donations — at Vitalant’s Boulder donation center on Thursday. Joined by his family, the 90-year-old Louisville resident […]
About one in every four male deaths is related to heart disease, making it the leading cause of death for men in the U.S. One company is looking to alleviate the situation. San Francisco-based Hims & Hers, a health and wellness platform, recently announced that it is expanding into cardiovascular health through its new solution […]
Virginians can now include their blood type on their driver’s license and state IDs. A small icon on the front of the ID will indicate the blood type. Residents are responsible for providing the information and making sure it is correct. A news release from the Department of Motor Vehicles states that the measure will […]
A worsening of seizures in epilepsy sufferers High folic acid can hide vitamin B12 deficiency, which in turn can lead to anemia, which causes neurological damage. Can folic acid help with hair? When talking about supplements for healthy hair, biotin, zinc, and selenium are likely to come to mind first, but folic acid can also […]
While cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality for people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), liver fat itself may not raise the risk for heart disease after accounting for other risk factors, according to study findings published in the journal Hepatology. “Taking this report alone, it […]
A new study has raised questions about healthcare preparedness for treating patients with hematologic neoplasms during major disruptive events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers found that the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant changes in visit rates among patients with hematologic neoplasms from 2020 to 2021. A retrospective observational study, which was published in JAMA, found […]