This post was written by Amber Glessner, NP, Parkview Vein Clinic. There are many methods available to help prevent pregnancy. Deciding which option is right for you requires the consideration of several factors, including potential side effects, convenience, cost and your future pregnancy plans. When it comes to the common use of birth control with […]
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#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } As International Plasma Awareness Week kicks off, Blood Assurance is urging donors to roll up a sleeve and donate. The community nonprofit is in critical need of those with type A and AB blood to donate plasma. On Monday, […]
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – LGBTQIA+ donors will be welcomed into blood centers across the nation in October as the FDA updates rules on who is allowed to donate blood. The Community Blood Center says that while the nation currently faces a blood emergency after a summer of low donations, it is hoping a change in […]
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Victor Martinez discusses thickening blood in bodybuilding and the process of “dumping blood” to remain healthy in the sport In the latest episode of the Generation Iron Podcast, hosted by Victor Martinez, Ehsan Farahi, Edwin Mejia Jr., and Vlad Yudin, the world of bodybuilding came to life with a plethora of intriguing topics. From Victor’s […]
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SAN FRANCISCO — Scientists from the University of California-San Francisco have found that a component in our blood, commonly associated with clotting, may hold the key to reversing signs of aging in the brain. This same factor is linked to the benefits of young blood transfusions, the so-called “longevity hormone” klotho, and even the cognitive […]
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Share on PinterestNew research suggests that drinking a daily cup of dark tea can help control blood sugar and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by 47%. pixdeluxe/Getty Images A new study suggests that drinking dark tea daily may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Dark tea consumption was linked with a […]
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A world-first breathalyser toothbrush that tells you if you are over the limit to drive the morning after drinking is set to hit shelves next year. The “brushalyser” will allow drivers to find out their blood alcohol levels as part of their morning routine before getting behind the wheel. As many as one in four […]
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As International Plasma Awareness Week kicks off, Blood Assurance is urging donors to roll up a sleeve and donate. The community nonprofit is in critical need of those with type A and AB blood to donate plasma. On Monday, Blood Assurance had just 27 plasma units of type A and AB, combined. The blood bank […]
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Share on PinterestA new real-world study has found that the drug semaglutide (better known by the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy) effectively helped people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control over three years. Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The diabetes drug semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) has been shown in […]
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This year’s fall blood drive for Forbush High School was a success. Our HOSA-Future Health Professionals team and the American Red Cross came together and collected 146 units out of our 165 unit goal, and these 146 units of blood will help 438 people. We, as a team, host two blood drives each year, one […]