Category Archives: Blood

Red Alert: Earth’s Blood-Like Waters Revealed From Space

Astronaut photo of Laguna Colorada, or Red Lagoon, in the high desert plateau of the Bolivian Andes taken from the International Space Station on September 7, 2023. Despite their rusty color, these arteries of water in Bolivia and Madagascar are important for biodiversity. Some of Earth’s water bodies can assume a blood-like appearance due to […]

Scientists identify mechanism causing deadly blood clots after some COVID-19 vaccines

A mechanism that led some patients to experience cases of deadly clotting following some types of Covid-19 vaccination has been identified in new research. In a paper published in Blood, scientists from the University of Birmingham funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research and the British Heart Foundation have been able to […]

‘We are incredibly grateful’: Dixie Power Blood Drive saves lives in Southern Utah

Dixie Power’s annual blood drive, St. George, Utah, Oct. 23, 2023 | Photo courtesy of Dixie Power, St. George News CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Dixie Power, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is proud to announce the success of the annual Dixie Power Blood Drive. Held from Monday, Oct. 23 to Wednesday, Oct. 25, this […]

Red Cross puts out call for blood, offers tips to prevent Halloween scares

(Photo Illustration/MetroCreative) PARKERSBURG — Trick or treat is this evening in the area and the American Red Cross offers tips for a safe Halloween while citing the need for blood during the holidays. The agency urges blood donors to make and keep donation appointments to help hospitals restock blood products for patients ahead of the […]

Red Cross needs blood, offers tips to prevent a Halloween scare

PARKERSBURG — Trick or treat is this evening in the area and the American Red Cross offers tips for a safe Halloween while citing the need for blood during the holidays. The agency urges blood donors to make and keep donation appointments to help hospitals restock blood products for patients ahead of the holiday season. […]

Blood-sucking fish had flesh-eating ancestors

Jurassic lampreys (artist’s impression) used their toothed suckers to consume the flesh of their prey, a strategy that allowed them to grow larger than their ancestors.Credit: Heming Zhang Under the water on an Earth ruled by dinosaurs, an eerie-looking fish senses its prey. A sudden dart, and it latches onto its victim with a powerful […]

Central Oregon first responders hold ‘battle’ for blood donations

Central Oregon first responders battled it out Monday for a good cause. Bend Fire and Rescue, Bend Police, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue hosted a blood drive at Bend Municipal Courthouse.  Everyone who donated blood Monday got to cast a vote for who they think should win. “We’re wanting all of […]

Duluth 11-year-old battling blood cancer shares message of hope

DULUTH, MN. (Northern News Now) – Falling leaves are an annual sign that change is coming. Grayson Lyons is no stranger to change. As the air turns crisp, Grayson loves being outside, playing with his dogs, and picking ingredients for his culinary creations. Though you would never know on the outside, this Duluth 11-year-old is […]