Category Archives: Blood

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Learning Group: America’s blood plasma industry, part II

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Learning Group for its next session Thursday, Oct. 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Wolstein Research Building, Room 1223B. This session will be the second part in a discussion surrounding […]

New blood test for 50 types of cancer could detect disease at early stages

Cancer often takes its time before it triggers first warning signs, meaning it’s often picked up at a later stage. However, the sooner the cancer is identified, the better the prognosis, making early detection front and centre. Fortunately, a new blood test could pick up more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms strike, according […]

Blood donors needed as shortage continues

The American Red Cross is offering incentives to recruit donors to combat the current national blood shortage. Advertisement METRO DETROIT — On Oct. 4, the American Red Cross issued a news release stating there is a national blood shortage, and donors are urgently needed. According to Red Cross officials, in order for the blood supply to […]

6 Side Effects of Menopause—Besides Hot Flashes

As your body makes less estrogen, you may notice changes to your bones, heart, and mental health. Hot flashes, weight gain, and irregular menstrual bleeding – these are some of the commonly discussed symptoms of menopause. However, the journey through menopause entails much more than these well-known changes. As you approach the end of your […]

India’s blood banks are a danger zone. Patients’ trust in them is questionable

India’s pharmaceutical prowess has come under fire with some cough syrups reportedly having unacceptable levels of toxic compounds and being linked to deaths of at least 89 children in Gambia and Uzbekistan. While an investigation into the deaths goes on, a glaring example of continuing harm caused by healthcare-related policies lies unaddressed in one of […]

Hundreds show out at ‘Light the Night’ to support those with blood cancer

ALL RIGHT, LINDSAY, THANK YOU SO MUCH. AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE AT WLWT RAIN OR SHINE. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE SHOWED UP WITH THEIR WALKING SHOES TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH BLOOD CANCER. THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY HOSTED THE LIGHT, THE NIGHT WALK AT YEATMAN’S COVE. PEOPLE CARRIED AND THEN RELEASED LANTERNS WITH DIFFERENT COLORS. WHITE […]

Trump Escalates Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric With ‘Poisoning the Blood’ Comment

When asked about immigration in a recent interview, the former president used language with echoes of white supremacy and Hitler. Former President Donald J. Trump said undocumented immigrants were “poisoning the blood of our country” in a recent interview, language with echoes of white supremacy and the racial hatreds of Adolf Hitler. Mr. Trump made […]

Norfolk Police, Fire Division gearing up for blood drive

LIHEAP To Start On November 1 2 hours ago .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} “Battle Of The Badges” Blood Drive On Oct. 6 2 hours ago .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Fallen Firefighters Ceremony 2 hours ago .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Former City Clerk Deletes 20+ Years Of Files 2 hours ago .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 1 Person Stabbed, Suspect In Custody 2 hours ago .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Morningside & Marto […]