Category Archives: Blood

Home blood pressure machines are often wrong. The FDA must speak up

Hypertension is considered to be the No. 1 risk factor for death globally. So it’s no wonder convenient, relatively low-cost blood pressure machines with single-size, standard cuffs can be found in both clinics and homes across the U.S. The “Get It, Slip It, Cuff It, Check It” campaign makes it sound incredibly simple. However, these […]

The real-life Dracula cried tears of BLOOD, study finds

The real-life Dracula cried tears of BLOOD: Experts reveal how Vlad the Impaler – the inspiration for the fictional vampire – suffered from a rare condition that caused bloody tears Count Dracula is believed to be based on Romanian prince Vlad the Impaler  Experts say Vlad suffered from a condition that caused him to cry […]

Lung cancer: How a simple blood test can help detect disease earlier

Share on PinterestExperts say blood tests can help reduce the risk of death from lung cancer. PER Images/Stocksy Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. The overall lung cancer five-year survival rate is about 25%, which varies depending on the type of cancer and how early it was detected. Researchers from The […]

FDA’s updated blood donation policy now in effect, making it easier for gay and bisexual men to donate blood

COLORADO SPRINGS — The FDA’s new blood donation guidelines are now in effect. It makes it easier for gay and bisexual men to donate blood, and the change will have a large impact on the local LGBTQ+ community. The last time Joseph Shelton, who lives in Colorado Springs, donated blood was when he was in […]

Global Blood Plasma Market Surges to $56.55 Billion by 2028, Driven by Rising Demand for Plasma-derived Therapies and Growing Geriatric Population

Dublin, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Blood Plasma Market: Analysis By Demand, By Production Capacity, By Type, By Industry, By Application, By Region, Size & Forecast with Impact Analysis of COVID-19 and Forecast up to 2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global blood plasma market in 2022 was valued […]

17 Celebs Starred In Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” Music Video, And Here’s What They Looked Like Then Vs. Now

Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” Music Video Cast Then Vs. Now<meta name="description" content="1989 (Taylor’s Version) is officially on its way, so can you name all 17 celebs who appeared alongside Taylor Swift in the iconic “Bad Blood” music video?”><meta property="og:description" content="1989 (Taylor’s Version) is officially on its way, so can you name all 17 celebs who […]

Hospital offers new blood clot treatment for cardiac patients

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Dr. James Stone and his wife, Dr. Danielle Stone, are cardiologist that practice at the Harlingen Medical Center. The couple is offering a new procedure that treats small blood clots in the lungs. The procedure, pulmonary embolectomy, is for cardiac patients who cannot be prescribed blood clot treatment medication.   The doctors […]