Kombucha, a sour drink made by fermenting sweetened tea, has shown some promise as a health-promoting beverage. Now, its powers may extend to helping those suffering from type 2 diabetes keep their blood glucose levels in check, according to a new small study. Kombucha has been consumed around the world for centuries as a stimulating […]
NEW YORK — The parents of a Capitol Police officer from New Jersey who died a day after being attacked on Jan. 6, 2021, are reacting to the latest indictment of Donald Trump in a new interview with CBS 2 investigative reporter Tim McNicholas. The family of Brian Sicknick said they want accountability for the […]
There are plenty of great blood pressure monitors that can be used at home beyond the three listed above, so feel free to consider other brands and models during your search, or speak with your doctor for a recommendation. Cardiologists recommend keeping these must-have and nice-to-have features in mind when choosing the best blood pressure […]
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WORTHINGTON — Many people gathered to give blood at the Worthington Community Heroes Behind the Badges Blood Drive Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at Sanford Worthington Medical Center. Roger Lester, left, donates blood aided by nurse Megan Hagedorn in the parking lot at Sanford Medical Worthington on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.Tim Middagh / The Globe Chelsey […]
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) is hosting a series of blood drives across the 113th Assembly District this summer to support our region’s blood supply. Woerner will be donating blood herself in both July and September and encourages others to make an appointment for blood donation at www.redcrossblood.org. “Local blood centers need […]
Alcohol guidance from the CDC Alcohol can have very dangerous long-term effects on a person’s health if abused. The study, published Monday in the American Heart Association Journal Hypertension, found that routine consumption of alcohol was associated with a rise in blood pressure. Paul Whelton, a professor at Tulane University and lead researcher on the […]
Sarah Bush Lincoln Bonutti Clinic will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, at 1303 W. Evergreen Ave, inside Donor bus in the parking lot. To donate, contact Leann Brackney at 217-258-4076 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use […]
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Idaho is in the 100 Deadliest Days on roadways and the American Red Cross needs the public’s help to prevent a blood shortage. Kasey Tupper with the American Red Cross told KMVT that Idaho has been close to 50,000 units of blood short in the last two months. Idaho saw […]
Creatinine levels are influenced by a variety of factors like age and sex and can fluctuate due to dehydration or changes in muscle mass. Changes in creatinine levels can indicate the presence of certain health conditions, such as kidney diseases or disorders affecting muscle breakdown. Low Levels of Creatinine Common reasons for low blood levels […]