Studio Firma/Stocksy New research suggests that having COVID-19 may pose a greater risk of developing longer-term high blood pressure than the flu. The study, published earlier this month in the journal Hypertension, investigated whether people with COVID or influenza had higher rates of hypertension six months post-infection. Researchers found that both hospitalized and non-hospitalized COVID patients […]
The Red Cross’s Pacific Northwest Region does not expect to have enough blood to meet patient needs this month without an increase in donations Blood donations are on the cusp of running critically low in Washington before the end of summer if people don’t step up donations, according to the state Department of Health and […]
Marijuana users may be building up high levels of toxic metals in their blood, a new study suggests. According to researchers, people who use marijuana exclusively have significant levels of lead and cadmium in their bodies. These are the same toxic metals found in some cigarette smokers. Advertisement Marijuana is the world’s third most commonly […]
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email A blood test that can detect Parkinson’s disease could be a breakthrough in finding a cure for the condition, researchers have suggested. It is hoped the findings of a US study, published […]
Published: 8/30/2023 WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Looking for a way to help others, but maybe don’t have much time or money to spare? Blood donation costs nothing, takes less than an hour, and saves lives. Blood cannot be manufactured; so donation is the only hope for someone whose life depends on the generosity of others. The Blood […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Blood Connection, TBC, is joining relief efforts by sending blood donations to hospital partners in Idalia’s path. TBC is responding to get blood to hospital partners in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina before the impacts of the storm causes travel issues. MORE FROM NEWS 12: Officials say the storm […]
Our Blood Institute is hoping to beef up the blood supply ahead of Labor Day weekend with a chance to win $500 prize. Wednesday, August 30th 2023, 12:40 pm By: News 9 Our Blood Institute is hoping to beef up the blood supply ahead of Labor Day weekend. Anyone who donates before Labor Day will […]
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Coffee Memorial Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive this Thursday and Friday ahead of Labor Day weekend. Organizers say blood donors who donate August 31 and Sept. 1 will receive an all-beef hot dog, a limited edition “Got Guts?” glow-in-the-dark T-shirt and be entered for a chance to win […]
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Research conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health detected significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users, concluding that marijuana may be an important and under-recognized source of lead and cadmium exposure. This is among the first studies to report biomarker metal levels among marijuana […]
Apart from the first clamshell foldable with triple camera setup, Oppo Find N3 Flip, the company unveiled its next Watch 4 Pro edition with a metal body like its predecessor, and numerous hardware and feature upgrades. Oppo Watch 4 Pro specs and design Instead of aluminum alloy, however, the Oppo Watch 4 Pro is built […]