LUBBOCK, Texas — The University Medical Center in Lubbock partnered with South Texas Blood & Tissue to offer whole blood transfusions for patients in pre-hospital settings as part of the Heroes in Arms program. Lubbock County crash leaves motorcyclist dead Saturday evening The Heroes in Arms program said in a press release it provides whole […]
The researchers found that performing wall squats (isometric exercise) was most effective for reducing systolic pressure. Running (aerobic exercise) was most beneficial for decreasing diastolic pressure. However, isometric exercise overall was best for lowering both pressure elements. To do a wall squat, stand with your back flat against a wall, then walk your feet about […]
(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The American Red Cross has officially opened the Schaumburg Blood Donation Center. Red Cross officials billed the development as a “state-of-the-art” donation site, which will provide a permanent place for individuals to donate blood and platelets locally. The site will help the organization better serve Schaumburg and Chicago’s northwest suburbs, officials said. […]
Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:11:47 GMT (1690755107944) 81d3bb27381112e34f0f4c6b5f0c2b73a019c858 5b635e9d4842dbb4a391dce5e8f747e52a00b730 by CNN Newsource Sun, July 30th 2023, 10:08 PM UTC Study: These two exercises are best for lowering blood pressure (WKRC file) Loading …
…asks govt. to go after sit-at-home enforcers By Chinedu Adonu A Coalition of Pro-Biafra group on Sunday expressed shock on how anyone with Biafra blood running in his veins would contemplate for a continuation of the Monday Sit-at-home and worse still asking a region to Sit-at-home for two full weeks. The groups also threw weight […]
CNN — A Georgia resident who was likely infected while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond has died from a rare brain eating amoeba infection, the Georgia Department of Public Health said. “A Georgia resident has died from Naegleria fowleri infection, a rare infection which destroys brain tissue, causing brain swelling and usually death,” […]
(NEXSTAR) – Infections of brain-eating amoeba are on the rise — and the warming climate may only exacerbate the problem, according to one of the world’s preeminent experts on the subject. “Yes, we are experiencing warmer temperatures, and these amoeba are thermal-tolerant … so the numbers of amoeba will be higher,” explains Dr. Dennis Kyle, the […]
Research Highlights: A novel vaccine that targets a protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease helped eliminate toxic cells in mice with the condition. After vaccination, the mice had fewer amyloid plaques and less inflammation in brain tissue and showed improvement in behavior and awareness. Embargoed until 12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET, Sunday, July 30, 2023 BOSTON, […]
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — If you need emergency surgery to repair a bone fracture, doctors will inject you with a blood thinner to prevent blood clots. Now, a groundbreaking clinical trial reveals over-the-counter aspirin is just as effective as injectable blood thinners in preventing clots. The trial, conducted across 21 trauma centers in the U.S. […]
By Adeola Badru Health experts, scientists, researchers in the medical field and other global players, have harped on the need to increase awareness of hypertension through advocating integrated screening and management of ailment at every clinic. This formed part of the 11-point recommendations of the stakeholders after intensive deliberations at a two-day conference at the […]