The simple act of having someone lie down for a blood pressure reading might reveal more than expected about their heart health, preliminary research has found. Using data from a large, long-running study, researchers discovered that when compared with readings taken while someone was sitting, readings that showed high blood pressure in people who were […]
Abstract Carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) is a type of metastatic cancer with tissue-of-origin (TOO) unidentifiable by traditional methods. CUP patients typically have poor prognosis but therapy targeting the original cancer tissue can significantly improve patients’ prognosis. Thus, it’s critical to develop accurate computational methods to infer cancer TOO. While qPCR or microarray-based methods are […]
photo by: File photo by Derek Redd Dara Pond of Moundsville shares a laugh with Kaitlyn Weber of the American Red Cross, as Pond donates a unit of blood last year at the first “Logan’s Legacy” blood drive. WHEELING — A national blood supply shortage has created a need for Ohio County residents to donate […]
The KD Hall Foundation organized a blood drive this month to support patients with sickle cell disease. SEATTLE — The co-founder and CEO of the KD Hall Foundation has a personal connection to sickle cell and is encouraging Black donors to help out. “People living with sickle cell, they’re just like you and me. There’s […]
Have high blood pressure? Don’t stress — relax and feel it melt away. While your doctor might more likely to offer scientifically-backed tips like incorporating less sugar and salt into your diet, new research suggests that meditating and other forms of mindfulness practice could be a boon for those struggling to keep their numbers in […]
New York’s Blood Center declares emergency – CBS New York Watch CBS News The New York Blood Center has declared an emergency, saying blood supply is critically low. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46bDiu9 View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
Tri-State Area blood banks begin accepting donations from gay, bisexual men Tri-State Area blood banks begin accepting donations from gay, bisexual men 01:51 NEW YORK — The New York Blood Center has declared an emergency, saying blood supply is critically low. The emergency follows fewer blood donors over the summer. Experts say that has to […]
(CNN) — An Arkansas toddler died of a rare brain-eating amoeba infection, which was likely contracted at a splash pad at a country club, according to health officials and the county coroner. The victim died from Naegleria fowleri infection, which “destroys brain tissue, causing brain swelling and in certain cases, death,” the Arkansas Department of […]
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Bishop High School is being deep cleaned following some staph infection concerns. We spoke with Superintendent Christina Gutierrez about how they are responding. “Thursday, I got a phone call from our head football coach, and he explained to me that we had a coach recently test positive for staph, and a […]
Walking at least 3967 steps a day can reduce the risk of death, with each additional 500 to 1000 steps further lowering the risk, according to a large global analysis. Benefits increase even up to 20,000 steps a day, with no identified upper limit for health improvements. Daily step counts necessary for health benefits may […]