Category Archives: Blood

Diablo 4’s Season 2 patch rebalances each class and nearly every Unique item

Diablo 4’s second season, Season of Blood, is headed to the game on Oct. 17 — alongside the action game’s largest patch to date, update 1.2. Thankfully Blizzard has graced us with the patch notes a week early, as they’re just over 14,000 words long. We’ve listed all of the patch notes below, for your […]

Houchin Community Blood Bank calling for platelet donations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Armed Services Blood Program Names 2023 ASBP Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

The Armed Services Blood Program is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 ASBP’s Lifetime Achievement Award: retired U.S. Army Col. Richard “Rich” Gonzales. He has supported the military blood banking community across varying roles, always making an impact wherever he served. Gonzales retired in 2015 with 30 years of service in the U.S. […]

Commentary: Donate blood to help those battling sickle cell

Extreme pain, strokes and organ failure: These can be debilitating — and sometimes life-threatening — signs of a sickle cell crisis. For more than 100,000 people in the United States with sickle cell disease, most of them of African descent, blood transfusions can offer critical relief from the complications they endure. Some patients may receive […]

Quebec rejects coroner’s recommendation to look at .05 blood alcohol limit

A Quebec coroner is recommending the province study reducing the legal blood-alcohol concentration for drivers to .05, but Quebec’s transport minister says lowering the limit is not in the plans. Coroner Yvon Garneau’s recommendation comes in a report made public today into the 2021 death near Drummondville, Que., of Stéphanie Houle, a passenger in a […]

American Red Cross hosting several blood drives in Lafayette Tuesday and Wednesday

The agency continues to face a nationwide blood shortage and struggles to keep up with demand from hospitals and patients. LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The American Red Cross is urging you to attend one of several blood drives in Lafayette today and tomorrow. The agency continues to face a nationwide blood shortage and struggles to keep […]

Indian TV Actor Claims Sister, Husband Killed In “Cold Blood” By Hamas

Story of Odaya and her family shows the brutal nature of the Israel-Hamas war. Israel’s offensive against Hamas in Gaza has intensified after last week’s ‘shock and awe’ attacks by the Palestinian group. Over 3,000 have died as the war entered the fourth day. Families on both sides of the border grieve the loss of […]

This test can show if your magnesium levels are too high or too low.

Magnesium is a mineral found both in the earth and in your body. It’s required for healthy bones, muscles, hearts, and nerves, allowing your body to control energy, blood sugar, blood pressure, and many other processes. People consume magnesium through many common foods, including nuts, whole grains, and leafy greens. If your healthcare provider suspects […]