GREENVILLE — Huddled in their designated corner before the bout, the players of the Greenville Roller Derby tug on skates and loop laces into tiny bows. Joining the notes of laughter and chatter in the rink is the short crackle of padding being fastened, ripped off and fastened again as they adjust their mouth guards. An […]
One of the biggest decisions you will have to make early on in Baldur’s Gate 3 is whether to take the mountain pass or Underdark to reach Moonrise Towers. Those that took the mountain pass might have missed out on a beautiful underground world in the Underdark, but they were rewarded with a lush landscape […]
ROCHESTER — After a summer of declining donations, The American Red Cross, citing a summer of declining donations, says it needs the public’s help to prevent a blood shortage. When a donor makes and keeps an appointment to give blood or platelets in the weeks ahead, they can help ensure trauma patients, those undergoing cancer […]
Edema, or swelling, in the legs, ankles, or feet, can be an indication of poor blood circulation. When blood struggles to return to the heart, fluid can accumulate in the lower extremities, causing noticeable swelling. Prolonged sitting or standing can exacerbate this condition. If you experience persistent swelling, consult a healthcare professional to rule out […]
Pensioner, 69, left with blood pouring down her face after being knocked to the ground by a seagull in her garden WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Rhiannon Fennell, 69, was knocked down and bloodied after a seagull attacked By Iwan Stone Updated: 05:18 EDT, 7 August 2023
Lifeblood would like to thank everyone who donated blood in response to our appeal for Adelaide mum Amira Soliman. We appreciate your time, generosity, and compassion. Over the last week, we identified more than 20 units of the rare blood needed for Amira. This included eight units from the United Kingdom and France. We wish Amira […]
The American Red Cross of Missouri says that it’s a very slow time of year for donating blood. Sharon Watson, with the American Red Cross of Missouri, says blood is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. “It’s generally at certain times of the year when people tend to get busier and […]
Diabetes is a complex and multifaceted condition that can have a profound impact on the skin. The skin manifestations of diabetes serve as important clues for both patients and healthcare professionals to monitor blood sugar levels and ensure proper disease management. Early detection and appropriate treatment of these skin conditions are crucial to preventing complications […]
Dr. Keith Roach DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was diagnosed with hemochromatosis 13 months before he died. I recommended that his blood relatives get tested so they can get treatment early, if necessary. Some doctors don’t know to check ferritin levels to make a diagnosis in a person with a family history of hemochromatosis. — […]
North Carolina’s health secretary, Kody Kinsley, will be among the first to donate blood on Monday under newly relaxed rules for gay and bisexual men issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Under the new rules, gay and bisexual men no longer must abstain from all sex for three months before they can donate. […]