EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive in memory of Debra Scherer, a Spencer County woman who lost her life to a crash in late September. The family says that the blood drive will also include a bake sale put on by her great granddaughters. We’re told all money […]
Hundreds of patients at the Salem Hospital in Massachusetts may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV over a two-year period but that the infection risk is extremely small, the hospital said. About 450 endoscopy patients may have been exposed during the administration of intravenous medications “in a manner not consistent with our best practice,” […]
This week marks an incredible win for modern medicine. The first CRISPR-based gene therapy has just been approved for clinical use in the United Kingdom. Casegvy (Exa-cel), developed by Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics, relies on a precise gene-cutting technology first published in 2012. This technology won scientists Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier the 2020 Nobel […]
Measles cases, deaths and outbreaks jumped dramatically between 2021 and 2022, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows. The research, published Friday (Nov. 17) in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), revealed an 18% rise in the estimated number of […]
The contaminated water is harmful to our immune system. E. coli bacteria often grow in contaminated water. The major symptoms of being affected by contaminated water are nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Water is an essential part of our life. Doctors recommend at least 8 glasses of water every day to remain healthy. […]
GENEVA — Geneva General Hospital will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 29 in Conference Room A/B on the basement level of the 196 North St. facility. The Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis, its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning […]
This first meeting of the reconstituted WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections (STAG-HHS) will be held in person and virtual, from 20–22 November 2023, to reflect on challenges and threats in the global responses to HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections. The STAG-HHS will provide inputs […]
There are a few reasons to avoid wading in the water after a hurricane — floating debris, backed-up sewage and downed power lines, to name a few. But high numbers of flesh-eating bacteria that can cause potentially deadly infections are another concern, whether you’re in floodwaters or the ocean, according to a new study from […]
Employees at a Texas vet hospital are mourning the death of their beloved pet, Blitz. They say Blitz was more than just man’s best friend he also saved lives. Donating blood to give to dogs who needed it. Employees at Spencer Vet Services in Upshur County say Blitz was a very happy dog. Before he […]
The world is dietary supplements is ever-expanding. If you walk into a health store, you’re likely to find a supplement on the shelf to suit just about any health goal, from better sleep to a slimmer waistline. However, before you start taking every supplement under the sun, it’s important to remember that many options out there […]