Virginians can now include their blood type on their driver’s license and state IDs. A small icon on the front of the ID will indicate the blood type. Residents are responsible for providing the information and making sure it is correct. A news release from the Department of Motor Vehicles states that the measure will […]
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Limiting yourself to one alcoholic drink a day may not be enough to avoid detrimental effects on your health, researchers report. The new study confirms for the first time that both low and high daily alcohol intake are continuously […]
There are over 1,000 blood donors living in the Williston area. If they haven’t registered by now to donate at one of the several regional blood drives held this week, they’ll surely hear from Teresa Johnson. Johnson, a donor recruitment specialist with Vitalant, a blood bank which provides blood and services to patients in about […]
The INOVA Bloodmobile will be at Fire Works Pizza in Arlington on Monday, Oct. 3. (Zebra Press file photo) ARLINGTON, VA – On Monday, Aug. 14 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Fire Works American Pizzeria and Bar is hosting a blood drive. Located in Courthouse Plaza II, the restaurant is working with INOVA Blood Donor Services. […]
It’s difficult to live with underlying lifestyle diseases like diabetes. To control blood sugar levels while maintaining a healthy lifestyle, some rules must be followed. Additionally, co-morbidities can occasionally increase a person’s chance of developing additional health conditions. Dr Shailesh Rohatgi, Prof & HOD, Dept Of Neurology, DPU Private Super Specialty Pune shares the impact […]
Diabetes is a chronic and common condition that thousands of people in the UK suffer from, with type 2 being the most common version of the disease. It occurs when the glucose, or sugar, within the blood becomes too high and cannot be regulated, reports the Mirror. There are certain foods that can alter a […]
An analysis of seven studies involving over 19,000 adults discovered a clear correlation between increased blood pressure and daily alcohol consumption, even at low levels. The American Heart Association recommends limiting alcohol intake and emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle for optimal cardiovascular health. Every additional alcoholic beverage may increase blood pressure over the […]
Aug 04, 2023, 12:04pmUpdated 23m ago By: News 12 Staff The New York Blood Center is kicking off its “Pint for Pint” campaign to get more people to donate. As a part of this campaign, all presenting blood donors will receive a voucher to redeem a free or discounted beverage at their local participating establishment […]
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COVINGTON — Support the blood supply in the final month of a challenging summer and get a chance to win Bengals season tickets when you donate at the Covington Eagles community blood drive on Monday, Aug. 14, from 1 to 7 p.m. at 715 E. Broadway St., Covington. Make an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com, or […]