GRANVILLE, Ohio — According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, and one donation can help save more than one life. What You Need To Know Robin Sharps’ life was saved by blood donations Sharp suffered from a pulmonary embolism and had massive clots in her chest She […]
The American Red Cross is facing a nationwide blood shortage. The organization was short more than 30,000 units of blood for the month of August. To combat the national blood shortage, the Red Cross is teaming up with the University of Arkansas for a fall blood drive. The organizations are urging anyone who can, to […]
On Sept. 19, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Januarius, bishop, martyr, and patron saint of Naples, Italy. Traditionally, on this day and on two other occasions a year, his blood, which is kept in a glass ampoule in the shape of a rounded cruet, liquifies. It is believed the miracle has taken […]
The American Red Cross has seen a decrease of 30,000 donations Local members are asking high schools and colleges to hold drives Already-scheduled company drives are being asked to open appointments to the public ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A shortfall of 30,000 donations in August is making the need for blood across the country even more […]
Four out of five people with high blood pressure are not adequately treated, and nearly half of all people with this common and deadly condition don’t know they have it, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems — […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against this silent killer. The report shows approximately 4 out of every 5 people with hypertension are not adequately treated, but if countries can scale up coverage, […]
Researchers at Lund University are publishing their findings in the prestigious journal Nature Aging. The marker in question is called DOPA decarboxylase (DCC). In the current study, DCC was found to be elevated in individuals with Parkinson’s disease as well as in people with other diseases that result in dopamine deficiency in the brain. However, […]
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) – A blood drive will be hosted in Blytheville on Friday, Sept. 22. The blood drive is part of an effort to raise awareness about Sickle Cell, a blood disorder that causes the red blood cells to become sickled in shape. It’s a genetic disorder, meaning that it is passed from a […]
image: During an eye examination, the diameter of small blood vessels (left) and the dilation of vessels in response to light pulses (right) can be measured. Both are altered in people with long Covid. view more Credit: Department of Nephrology / TUM A standardized eye examination might reveal in future whether people are suffering from long […]
BRYAN, Texas — The American Red Cross will host a blood drive Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Bryan from noon to 6 p.m. to help with the national shortage. The national organization declared a national shortage last Monday, stating in a press release the supply “has fallen to critically low levels.” The supply […]