Category Archives: Blood

One-size-fits-all blood pressure cuffs ‘strikingly inaccurate,’ study says

Estimated read time: 6-7 minutes ATLANTA — Dr. Georges Benjamin was shocked when he got his vitals checked before undergoing cataract surgery. His blood pressure, it seemed, had skyrocketed. But after a second check from the blood pressure machine, and taking his own blood pressure at home, it had returned to much more acceptable levels. […]

‘Blood, murder everywhere and PM Modi …’: Rahul Gandhi fires fresh salvo over Manipur issue | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday sharpened his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the situation in Manipur and again questioned him for not visiting the strife-torn northeastern state. Rahul was addressing party workers in his parliamentary constituency Wayanad. He was earlier accorded a grand welcome by Congress since this is his […]

6 Signs That Tell You May Have An Underlying Blood Issue

Role Of Blood Platelets In Our Body Blood platelets play a very vital role in determining our overall wellbeing. Our body maintains a platelet count which enables it to function normally. The normal platelet count should range from 150,000 to 450,000, according to experts. Anything lower than that is not healthy. When the platelet count […]

Common cold-causing virus linked to potentially fatal blood clotting disorder, research finds

Adenovirus infection, the common respiratory virus that causes mild cold-and flu-like symptoms, has been associated for the first time with blood clots and low platelet levels in the body. The findings of the study were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The research presents case reports of two patients shedding new light on […]

Police: Dubuque man assaulted woman; blood found ‘all over’ residence

Police said a Dubuque man assaulted a woman and that officers found blood “all over” his residence. Brandon S. Schueler, 31, of 2154 Morningview Road, was arrested at 1:31 a.m. Friday at his residence on charges of domestic assault impeding air flow causing bodily injury, domestic assault with injury, first-degree harassment and obstruction of emergency […]

Two Periods in One Month: How Does This Happen?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average duration of menstruation is typically four to five days, occurring once every month. However, it is possible for some individuals to experience two menstrual periods within the span of a single month. It is important to recognize that your menstrual cycle can serve as […]