ROBBINSVILLE — BAPS Charities is organizing a blood donation drive at the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in collaboration with local hospitals and organizations. The event will span over ten weeks, aiming to collect at least 6,000 pints of blood, potentially impacting and saving up to 18,000 lives. “The scale of this operation is truly unique and […]
As gonorrhea rates continue to climb in Canada, health officials are warning the infection is also becoming more resistant to antibiotics, which could lead to the possibility of the sexually transmitted infection (STI) becoming untreatable. The World Health Organization (WHO) said in a media release on Monday that several countries, including Canada, are witnessing a […]
Consuming a vegetarian diet was associated with significant reductions in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c),and body weight in patients with or at high risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), according to a systematic review that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Image credit: aamulya – stock.adobe.com The meta-analysis was conducted […]
SEATTLE — In 2016, hospitals in New York state identified a rare and dangerous fungal infection never before found in the United States. Research laboratories quickly mobilized to review historical specimens and found the fungus had been present in the country since at least 2013. In the years since, New York City has emerged as […]
Engaging in ‘static isometric exercises’ – such as the plank, glute bridge, and wall sit – could prove beneficial in lowering blood pressure, according to a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Researchers from Canterbury Christ Church University drew upon data from 270 clinical trials involving nearly 16,000 participants, revealing that […]
Since the eighteenth century, humans have been obsessed with young blood. No, not vampires, although the mythical creature could have been an inspiration. Young blood, researchers have long thought, could hold strong anti-aging properties. Over the past 150 years, researchers have been experimenting with a rather Cronenberg-esque surgical procedure called parabiosis, where a pair of […]
SOUTHPORT — Thursday, July 27 marks six years since the death of Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan. Over the weekend, a blood drive was held in his honor. At the blood drive, 38 bags of blood were donated. This will have the ability to help about 114 people. In the video above, Rafael Sanchez […]
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Johnstown to honor a dedicated blood donor who is in need. On August 11, the Red Cross invites the community to join their donation drive in honor of Dan Hutchison. The drive will be held at the St. Therese Church in […]
Old animals live longer when their blood system is joined to a younger animal’s, scientists have shown in a breakthrough which hints at how to slow down ageing. Throughout history, cultures across the globe have extolled the properties of youthful blood, with children sacrificed and the blood of young warriors drunk by their conquerors. It […]
Tori Kelly breaks her silence on ‘scary’ health emergency after she had to be rushed to ICU with ‘life-threatening blood clots’ – revealing she’s ‘feeling stronger’ but admitting doctors still ‘have some things to uncover’ Tori, 30, collapsed while having dinner with friends on Sunday Now, the singer has spoken out about the terrifying incident […]