Canada’s public health agency has ended an investigation opened after an Air France passenger said he sat amid the uncleaned remnants of a previous passenger’s hemorrhage, concluding that nothing was found on board that could spread communicable diseases. The Public Health Agency of Canada had opened the probe citing its mandate to ensure that anything […]
A new study points to the humble wall squat as the most effective tool to fight hypertension. It has become almost a cliché across doctor’s offices: One of the most trusted tools to lower blood pressure is to exercise. A jog or stroll around the block, experts consistently find, can have big payoffs in terms […]
To do so, they used data from over 1,000 people who’d participated in the ZOE PREDICT 1 study, which focused on how and why people respond differently to the same foods. And based on their analysis, quality and timing are the two big factors to consider when reaching for a snack. Namely, snacking on higher […]
56 minutes ago JACKSON, Tenn. — LIFELINE Blood Services hosted a blood drive in honor of Cherie Parker. Blood drive held in honor of Cherie Parker (2) Blood drive held in honor of Cherie Parker (1) Parker died earlier this year at the age of 59. For more than 20 years, she served as the […]
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – ImpactLife is offering blood donors a new opportunity to support students and teachers, while donations are an urgent need. Through Sept. 10, everyone who gives blood at ImpactLife donor centers or blood drives will receive a voucher to redeem for the donor’s choice of an electronic gift card or an equivalent […]
Key Takeaways Exercise is a key part of type 2 diabetes management. Some research suggests that exercising later in the day has added benefits for glucose control. Moving in the morning is still beneficial for diabetes management, and it is best to prioritize exercising whenever it works for you. Physical activity is known to offer […]
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – A mysterious respiratory infection circulating in Savannah’s dog community is leaving veterinarians with many questions. Baxter is back to his energetic self but just a few weeks ago “It was a dry cough that didn’t go away.” Dr. John Shoettle at IVM says veterinarians across Savannah have been seeing patients with […]
Extraglandular involvement was associated with higher occurrence of cardiovascular conditions, including arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, and coronary artery disease, among patients with primary Sjögren syndrome, according to study results published in Clinical Rheumatology. Investigators assessed the prevalence and predictors of cardiovascular risk factors and diseases among patients with primary Sjögren syndrome and aimed to develop […]
“The proposed rule, coupled with the ongoing cuts affecting office-based providers, will have severe repercussions for patients suffering from PAD and CAD,” interventional cardiologist Jeffrey G. Carr, MD, a member of the CVC Board, said in the statement. “These poor decisions made in Washington are poised to eliminate specialists and reduce patient access to much-needed […]
MASSAPEQUA, NY — Bridget McElroy selflessly thought of others as she was dying of cancer. While having a bad reaction to an experimental treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in Manhattan, Bridget’s white blood count was “nonexistent.” It was blood transfusions that extended her life after the 2020 diagnosis. Bridget was well enough to realize […]