Category Archives: Blood

Blood donors needed as nationwide shortage is underway

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A nationwide blood supply shortage is prompting medical professionals to advise Americans to donate. In a world where many things can be artificial, blood cannot be substituted.
 In Arizona alone there’s a blood supply decrease of more than a 25 percent, that’s according to Vitalant which is a blood provider for 90 percent of the […]

Young Blood Extends Lifespans of Older Mice

Steve Horvath, PhD, a principal investigator at Altos Labs, is well known in the field of aging biology for his work building epigenetic aging clocks using the methylation status of the genome as a correlate of age. Horvath is cautious, impartial, and quick to dismiss certain anti-aging interventions, due to insufficient evidence. A few years […]

Blood pressure best lowered by 2 exercises, study finds

Important note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you feel pain. CNN  —  When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic or cardio exercises are best. Now, new research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent […]

‘Vomiting blood and shaking uncontrollably’ – Funding cuts leave addicts left to fight disease alone

Craig sits on the edge of his chair, his hands shaking as he looks blankly at the church wall. He’s fighting a withdrawal from crack and alcohol that rattles through his body. His eyes are empty, but you can sense the turmoil he’s fighting. Some 20 years of addiction has left him teetering on the […]

Blood drive to be held Tuesday in Lakeside – Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound

MI Window and Doors will host the Carter BloodCare bus in Flower Mound next week for a blood drive to help save lives. High school student Amari Lemon is one Texan whose life has been changed by the compassion of Lone Star blood donors, according to a Carter BloodCare news release. Diagnosed with acute leukemia […]

While blood transfusions save lives every day, Northern Light Health has a new way to save

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – Recycling things like bottles and cans is a familiar concept,  but what about blood? The Cell-Saver program at Northern Light Heath is making that possible. Northern Light Anesthesia Tech. and Patient Blood Management Educator, Jon Seifert explains, “This is our reservoir here, push start. Right now, we’re in standby mode. We’ll […]

Tori Kelly shares first health update after reported hospitalization

Tori Kelly shares health update after hospitalization for blood clots | EW.com Skip to content Top Navigation Close this dialog window Explore EW.com Profile Menu Follow Us Close this dialog window Share & More Close this dialog window View image Tori Kelly shares first update since reported hospitalization: ‘There are still some things to uncover’ […]