Dallas teen searching for bone marrow donor match A 13-year-old Dallas boy fighting an aggressive form of leukemia hopes his story will inspire people to take part in a bone marrow donor registration drive this weekend. A drive is being held Sunday at the family’s church home, Park Cities Baptist, to find someone who can […]
Researchers have discovered that injecting a specific blood factor can mimic the brain benefits of exercise. The study found that platelets release a protein rejuvenating neurons in elderly mice, similar to exercise effects. This protein has potential therapeutic implications, especially for those who cannot exercise. While it’s not a direct replacement for physical activity, it […]
ByEyewitness News Friday, August 25, 2023 3:50PM RANDALL’S ISLAND, New York City (WABC) — Firefighters gathered Friday morning on Randall’s Island to save lives. Friday’s mission wasn’t about fighting fires, it was about donating blood and highlighting the importance of organ donation. The event was organized in remembrance of fallen firefighter Billy Moon. The 20-year […]
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can increase your risk for serious health issues like heart disease and stroke. Lifestyle changes can help you maintain healthy readings and potentially avoid medication. Below, Cason Christensen, MD, Nebraska Medicine cardiologist, discusses seven steps you can take to control your blood pressure naturally. Blood pressure ranges The […]
Everyone bleeds, and in most cases, blood clotting, or coagulation, is a good thing. “A blood clot (also known as a thrombus) is a jello-like material that your body creates to stop bleeding when you suffer a cut, scrape or another injury,” explains Dr. Angelo Marino, Yale Medicine interventional radiologist and assistant professor of clinical […]
August 25, 2023
Based on the findings, she recommended reaching for the likes of ginger, bilberry, cranberry, garlic and ginseng. The first three botanicals on this list are packed with antioxidant ingredients, particularly polyphenols which can keep your reading at bay. The nutritionist explained these plant compounds may help reduce inflammatory levels and contribute to the health of […]
Image: The REVDX portable device aims to make basic blood tests results accessible to anyone, anywhere (Photo courtesy of EFA Technologies) Presently, the complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most frequently recommended diagnostic tests to evaluate an individual’s overall health by measuring factors like oxygen-transporting red blood cells, infection-combating white blood cells, and […]
A case of cold agglutinin disease (CAD) secondary to a type of blood cancer called B-cell lymphoma was confirmed after carefully examining blood samples under the microscope, a study reports. The case study illustrates the “importance of microscopic observation in the exploration of undergoing causes of cold agglutination,” the researchers wrote in the study “A patient […]
Community Blood Bank will hold a drive from noon to 5 p.m. Monday at St. Bernard Church, 95 E. Corydon St. All blood types are needed, especially type O blood which helps meet immediate needs. “Each day premature babies are born, cancer patients rely on platelets, and accidents, emergencies and traumas happen — the need […]