The American Red Cross urges donors to give thanks and give back by making a plan to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks. A blood drive is scheduled 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at John F. Kennedy Elementary School, 800 N. Richards St., Spring Valley. This time of year is traditionally […]
Blook Bikes Mid West are celebrating 10 years serving the region. THEY don’t use flashing blue lights and they don’t look like they’re on a mission, but the volunteers with Blood Bikes Mid West have a very important task. They’re on a mission to transport vital medical supplies the fastest way possible on land. And […]
In a shocking discovery at a medical college in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur, a third-year MBBS student’s blood-soaked body was found on Sunday morning. The student has been identified as 24-year-old Sahil Saraswat. A security guard at the college discovered Saraswat’s body in the Rama Medical College basement at about 6:30 am, following which the police […]
Australian scientists have given a red blood cell the world’s tiniest moustache. The microscopic ‘mo’, measuring just 5 microns, was designed to raise awareness of the vital role blood donation plays in men’s health. The Mr Potato Head-style ‘tache was the idea of the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood organisation and in support of global men’s […]
Vitamin B12 is vital for keeping the body’s blood and nerve checks healthy. If a deficiency occurs and is left untreated complications such as vision loss and infertility can occur. In some cases, it could even increase the risk of stomach cancer. Pernicious anaemia is the most common cause of vitamin B12 deficiency in the […]
Home Health Diabetes Symptoms: Why Blood Sugar Spikes in Winters? 5 Ways to Keep Insulin Levels in Check Diabetes levels may fluctuate with changing season. During winters, there is a potential that your blood sugar may spike and here is show to manage it. Diabetes Symptoms: Why Blood Sugar Spikes in Winters? 5 Ways to […]
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is thought to affect around a quarter of all adults in the UK. It means that your heart is having to work harder than usual to pump blood around the body. Over time this puts you at greater risk for a number of dangerous medical emergencies such as strokes and […]
Chennai: Blod.in introduces Blod+, a transformative healthcare software and logistics platform. This innovation is set to revolutionize blood management and delivery in India, addressing significant blood wastage in healthcare facilities. Varun Nair, CEO of Blod.in, said, “About 6.5L units of blood are wasted annually in India, leading to around 12,000 daily deaths. Blod+ ensures hospitals […]
Political parties and activists have lobbied the government to take drastic steps against the bank cartel responsible for the currency manipulation scheme. They argue the rogue cartel has caused inflation, devalued the currency, and caused job losses. The government has also been urged to impose stricter regulations on banks to prevent similar future activities. The […]
