Category Archives: Blood

New national blood bank program aims to help save dogs

DragonImages / stock.adobe.com Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) has debuted its VEG Blood Bank program and is currently accepting dog donors at its local hospitals in the Washington, DC, and Boston areas. This blood collected will be stored to be used at VEG or by local veterinary clinics to help save lives of dogs. The program […]

Family of Montay Stinson says Fulton County sheriff has ‘blood’ on his hands after inmate’s death

The family of a Georgia inmate who died this summer after being found unresponsive inside his cell at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta is now accusing a sheriff of having “blood” on his hands over “medical neglect.”  Kimyotta Stinson, the sister of Montay Stinson – who passed away on July 31 – directed the […]

How Your Notes App Can Help You Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check

Why this matters: Certain eating plans (like those made up of minimally processed and whole foods, like fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins) generally lead to steadier blood sugar levels, Dr. Weintraub says, while others (like those high in sugar, refined grains, and highly processed foods) can spike your blood sugar levels. A food […]

A potential blood test for Parkinson’s disease

From NIH Research Matters In Parkinson’s disease, neurons that normally produce a compound called dopamine start to die in the part of the brain that controls movement. This eventually leads to symptoms such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Some drugs used to treat the condition boost dopamine levels. These can relieve […]

Thru-Hiking on Blood Thinners: 8 Steps I Took to Hike the AT

I first stumbled across the Appalachian Trail (AT) on a weekend trip to Shenandoah National Park with my friend Alex in the fall of 2017. While hiking in the Hawksbill area, we came to a trail intersection: “Appalachian Trail ← North South →”. Somewhere deep in the recesses of my brain, I recalled the little […]