Even in adults without hypertension, blood pressure readings may climb more steeply over the years as the number of daily alcoholic drinks rise, according to an analysis of seven international research studies published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal. With the statistical power of seven international research studies, this analysis confirms for the […]
This August, residents who donate blood to the American Red Cross will receive a free coffee and breakfast item at participating Dunkin’ locations throughout the region. Dunkin’ of Greater Philadelphia is once again partnering with the American Red Cross to encourage blood donations by giving out free food and drink vouchers to those who give […]
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Quest Diagnostics Inc. DGX, +0.10% said Monday it has brought the first blood-based biomarker test to assess the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease to market and it’s now available for consumer purchase. The test helps assess the risk of getting the disease based on the brain protein beta amyloid which contributes to it. Amyloid beta […]
Companies Quest Diagnostics Inc Follow Biogen Inc Follow Eisai Co Ltd Follow Show more companies CHICAGO, July 31 (Reuters) – Quest Diagnostics (DGX.N) on Monday launched the first direct-to-consumer blood test to detect abnormal levels of beta amyloid, a key Alzheimer’s protein which can appear years before dementia symptoms arise. The $399 test, called AD-Detect, […]
Investigators said a man was hit by a car and carried for some distance before being hit several more times. HOUSTON — Houston police have detained a driver they believe is responsible for killing a man in a hit-and-run crash near the Galleria. The crash happened just before 1 a.m. Monday on Westheimer at the […]
Humans have always placed a creepy amount of emphasis on blood, with folk stories the world over telling of vampiric creatures that drain their victims’ lifeforce. As science has learned more about blood and the diseases that affect it, many have wondered if young, unadulterated blood could improve health. A new study reinforces this idea, […]
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Just one alcoholic drink a day could raise a person’s blood pressure, a new study suggests. Researchers said people should avoid alcohol altogether after finding that routinely drinking, even in small quantities, […]
NEWARK — He’s busy — living his dream. “I was a very active kid growing up and played sports all year around,” Rob Smith said. “Just like every other kid playing sports, I wanted to be a professional baseball player and be a head coach at some point in my life. I knew my chances […]
New York Blood Center (NYBC) will be hosting a blood drive with the town of Brookhaven on Wednesday, August 2nd from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Brookhaven Town Hall (1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY). The town of Brookhaven has been a long-time partner of NYBC, sponsoring blood drives for many years. Their goal for […]