Finger prick or venous blood collection can identify key Alzheimer disease-related biomarkers, according to a study presented at the annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, held from July 16 to 20 in Amsterdam. Hanna Huber, Ph.D., from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, and colleagues collected capillary dry blood spot (DBS[capillary]) and venous dry blood spot […]
More than 37 million people in the U.S. live with diabetes and another 96 million Americans have prediabetes, meaning their blood sugar levels are too high and lifestyle changes should be made to prevent the onset of more serious disease. In type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, the body does not properly […]
Deion Sanders is undergoing more surgeries to treat blood clots in his legs. On Wednesday, the coach of the University of Colorado Buffaloes, 55, shared on Instagram that he is having “a couple of surgeries,” meaning he will miss the Pac-12 media day in Las Vegas on Friday. “Following my Dr’s recommendations and will be […]
Make these mouthwatering dinner recipes in 30 minutes or less. Not only are they quick to make, but these dishes are also high in protein (at least 15 grams per serving) to help keep you feeling full. Plus, these dinners have lower counts of saturated fat, are made with sodium-conscious ingredients and highlight potassium-rich foods […]
©Pikselstock/Adobe Stock Engaging in intense physical activity for 1-2 days was found to have a comparable effect in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events as engaging in moderate physical activity spread out across several days, according to research published today in JAMA. Current guidelines from the World Health Organization and American Heart Association recommend at least 150 minutes […]
“Influenza Virus” by NIAID. Credit: Minami Nagai, Miyu Moriyama, Chiharu Ishii, Hirotake Mori, Hikaru Watanabe, Taku Nakahara, Takuji Yamada, Dai Ishikawa, Takamasa Ishikawa, Akiyoshi Hirayama, Ikuo Kimura, Akihito Nagahara, Toshio Naito, Shinji Fukuda, Takeshi Ichinohe Clinical evidence suggests that elderly individuals are at a higher risk of contracting viral infections. Quite notably, the older people […]
Researchers from The University of Tokyo unravel the connection between high body temperature and increased viral resistance. Clinical evidence suggests that elderly individuals are at a higher risk of contracting viral infections. Quite notably, the older people also have lower mean body temperatures. However, the effects of increased body temperature on fighting viral infections remain […]
Image by Getty Images It sounds like the plot of an infectious disease thriller: on the arid plains of Siberia, a dinner party partakes of horse meat that secretly harbors a rare and deadly bacteria. Once guests start showing signs of an infection, they are sent to the hospital, but some escape their sick beds […]
Virginians now have the option to list their blood types on their driver’s license as a way to help first responders in case of an emergency. Customers who want to renew, replace or apply for a new driver’s license or ID card will be asked whether they’d like to have their blood type appear on […]
Edwin “Santa Claus” Vazquez of the Beekman Fire Department. BEEKMAN – Longtime Beekman resident Edwin “Eddie” Vazquez and life member of the Beekman Fire Department (BFD) has been stricken with cancer and his fire department is asking for the community for lifesaving assistance. A blood drive in Eddie’s name is taking place at the BFD […]