LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — In the midst of a nationwide blood shortage, Community Blood Center is opening its eighth location in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. With growing concerns of blood shortages across the country, the new center aims to significantly bolster the blood donation efforts in the region and beyond. Judy Timmons, a frequent donor who […]
If you’re trying to watch your blood sugar, chances are you’re mindful of your fruit intake. It seems counterintuitive to steer clear of whole, nutrient-rich foods like mangoes and citrus, but some fruits just aren’t the best for those with blood sugar concerns. However, you may be happy to know that one popular fruit out […]
Hannah Lovaglio’s first son entered the world a month early. Nurses bustled in and out of the hospital room during his first days of life and frequently pricked his heel to check his blood, Lovaglio recalled. “I just trusted and assumed that everyone had my best interest in mind and my child’s best interest in […]
Making several specific lifestyle changes could slow biological aging by six years, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). A new study from the organization has found that improved heart health is key to helping to slow down the aging process, which in turn reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and other medical issues. The […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert on October 27 to stop using over-the-counter eye drops due to a potential risk of eye infection and vision loss. Millions of people who depend on these products to relieve their dry eye conditions will have to find another solution until the issue is resolved. The […]
Back in May, we announced that – alongside Alzheimer’s Society and the National Institute for Health and Care Research – we’d been awarded £5m by the Peoples Postcode Lottery Dream Fund, for a project which will help revolutionise dementia diagnosis in the UK. Our Blood Biomarker challenge will pilot the implementation of new blood tests […]
The following is a summary of “Male rheumatoid arthritis patients at substantially higher risk for cardiovascular mortality in comparison to women,” published in the October 2023 issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism by Raadsen et al. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. In recent years, cardiovascular risk screening and management […]
Penn State business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi will host its annual blood drive to honor Neil Patel, a sixth-semester Schreyer Honors College student who died in August 2021 after battling COVID-19. The blood drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, in Alumni Hall at the HUB. The event […]
World Diabetes Day 2023: You’re off to a bad start in the morning if you miss breakfast Hyperglycaemia, or elevated blood sugar, is linked to pre-diabetes and diabetes. When blood sugar levels are elevated but not high enough to be considered diabetic, it’s called pre-diabetes. The hormone insulin, which your body produces to enable your […]
As per reports, schools, households, and institutions in Kannur district have been asked to observe “dry days” on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to prevent mosquito breeding. In this, people have to prevent water from stagnating which is often the main reason why the mosquito breeds in the first place and spreads the virus. Check for […]