General Hospital star John J. York has begun the process of a blood stem cell transplant. “There’s still a long road ahead, but these next 100 days I would say is rocky terrain,” he told PEOPLE exclusively of the excruciating wait to see if his body accepts the transplant ahead of starting treatment. The veteran […]
Elevated blood levels of neurofilament light chain (NfL), an established biomarker of nerve damage, are associated with a higher risk of near-term disability worsening in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a large study. Findings imply that there’s usually a window of time — about a year or two — between elevated NfL levels […]
The blood type diet is the basis of a book published in 1996 by naturopathic physician Peter D’Adamo. The book outlined suggestions for increasing health benefits by eating foods corresponding to your blood type. While the book was popular, the blood type diet is not backed by evidence, and its claims are not substantiated. Blood […]
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) – Minnesota State University (MSU) Mankato will play host to another Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday. According to the American Red Cross, blood supplies in the country are critically low. Completion of a Rapid Pass online health history questionnaire is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. You can find […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
U.S. physicians finally have a new option for treating high blood pressure (hypertension) that remains inadequately controlled despite medication and lifestyle changes. FDA approved the Recor Medical’s Paradise ultrasound renal denervation (RDN) system. The Palo Alto, CA-based company’s RDN system is designed to lower blood pressure by denervating the sympathetic nerves surrounding the renal arteries, reducing the […]