A massive algae bloom has stained a Siberian glacier blood-red, and Russian scientists warn that the bloom will cause the ice to melt at a faster rate. Glaciers are shrinking around the world, contributing to rising sea levels as global warming continues to cause the ice to melt. Melting glaciers can displace people by causing […]
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up a property insurer’s appeal in a dispute about whether blood should be considered a pollutant under a homeowners’ policy. Justices declined to hear an appeal by Florida Farm Bureau General Insurance Co. in the dispute about whether the policy excluded coverage for cleaning […]
Kansas City, MO; According to the American Red Cross, blood supply donors have run dry these summer months. In order to boost the number of donors and keep blood in supply for hospitals and emergency services, the American Red Cross will be giving away $10 e-gift cards to blood donors in August. To schedule an […]
Key Takeaways A small clinical study showed that a new RNA-targeted medication lowered blood pressure for up to six months. Zilebesarin is injected straight into the liver, targeting its effects there. Current hypertension medications focus on hormones that cause high blood pressure; this one targets the RNA that creates the hormones. The drug is years […]
The American Red Cross on Monday began accepting blood donations from gay men who are in active sexual relationships after the Food and Drug Administration finalized recommendations in May that allow more gay men to donate blood. Last year, the Red Cross said it would welcome changes to the FDA’s blood donation policy. The FDA previously stipulated […]
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up a property insurer’s appeal in a dispute about whether blood should be considered a pollutant under a homeowners’ policy. Justices declined to hear an appeal by Florida Farm Bureau General Insurance Co. in the dispute about whether the policy excluded coverage for cleaning […]
MIAMI VALLEY — The American Red Cross will be hosting blood drives across the region this month due to the shortfall in donations. >>PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Red Cross urges people to donate; Donors to receive e-gift card, chance to win Florida trip The Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the […]
A look back at Blood & Guts via Matt and Nick Jackson. Getting their hands raised at the conclusion of AEW Blood & Guts 2023 was The Golden Elite (Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson & Hangman Adam Page). They bested the team of PAC, Konosuke Takeshita and Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, […]
Isometric exercises may be best for lowering blood pressure, new research finds. Isometric exercise is any static exercise where you hold a muscular contraction without movement, such as planks or wall sits. Here, a cardiologist weighs in on the findings. It’s no secret that getting active can do wonders for your heart health. Now, new […]
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, and that number is expected to reach 14 million by the year 2060. Doctors and researchers have long sought a way to predict who will develop the devastating, memory-robbing illness. Now, consumers in the US can learn about their […]