LOUISVILLE — Celebrating all things Kentucky, the Kentucky State Fair wouldn’t be complete without a chance to save local lives. Kentucky Blood Center will once again offer an opportunity for fairgoers to donate blood at the 2023 Kentucky State Fair. KBC will be in the south wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center in Health Horizons […]
A homicide investigation is under way after a person was fatally stabbed at an apartment complex in Auckland’s CBD on Wednesday afternoon. The stabbing took place in the foyer of the building on Upper Queen St, according to an email sent to apartment residents. Do know more? Email [email protected] A nearby worker said he saw […]
An analysis of over 45,000 SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals revealed a notable link between the virus and new cases of persistent high blood pressure. Those with COVID-19, especially those over 40, men, Black adults, or with certain preexisting conditions, had a higher risk of developing high blood pressure compared to those with the influenza virus. A […]
KENOSHA, Wis. (CBS 58) — Amid a national blood shortage, a local blood center is paying thanks to its top donors. Versiti Blood Center celebrated in Kenosha Tuesday night, Aug. 22, honoring several of its top blood donors. They dedicated rooms to the top three donors as a way of saying thanks for their lifesaving […]
INDIAN TRAIL – The Town of Indian Trail will host its summer blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. The blood drive will be held Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Shirley Howe Community Room at Indian Trail Town Hall, 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road. Those interested in donating can […]
Red blood cells. (IANS) A study of 14 astronauts indicates that space travel depletes red blood cells and bone. However, the body can eventually restore them on Earth with the assistance of fat stored in the bone marrow. This discovery has potential benefits for health both in space and on Earth. The study, published in […]
Chemical analysis of letters written by the Romanian prince who may have inspired the novel Dracula, has revealed that he may have shed tears of blood due to a medical condition called haemolacria. Scientists from the University of Catania in Italy used non-invasive sampling techniques to extract and analyse 500 peptides and 16 proteins from […]
If one of your health goals is keeping your blood sugar balanced, there’s a good chance your kitchen is stocked with foods like eggs, avocado and beans. Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN, a registered dietitian and owner of Bucket List Tummy and Nutrition for Running, says that some general advice for keeping blood sugar stable is […]
Companies Otsuka Holdings Co Ltd Follow Medtronic PLC Follow U.S. Food and Drug Administration Follow Aug 22 (Reuters) – A panel of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisers on Tuesday recommended the use of a device made by a unit of Otsuka Holdings (4578.T) in a type of surgery to treat high blood pressure. […]
Southern was back on the practice field Tuesday after taking a break Monday for the start of classes, and the first name off of coach Eric Dooley’s lips was junior quarterback Harold Blood. In Saturday’ 103-play scrimmage, Blood acquitted himself well. Dooley said his opinion didn’t change after watching the video. “Blood went out and […]