Following the opening of the second regular Senate session of the 19th Congress on Monday morning, July 24, Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III was asked if he was eyeing any more senators to join his lonely minority of two. Aside from Pimentel, only Senator Risa Hontiveros, a former Akbayan party-list representative, identifies with the […]
Share on PinterestAt-home blood tests may be the first step to diagnosing Alzheimer’s earlier. Natalia Mishina/Stocksy Researchers found that finger prick tests may be effective for diagnosing and monitoring Alzheimer’s disease remotely. Another study found that blood tests deliver over 85% accuracy in Alzheimer’s diagnosis, whereas primary care physicians have around 55% accuracy. Blood tests […]
The amount of time that young people spend watching screens — instead of physical activity like sports, hikes or gardening — could be linked to health issues in adulthood, according to a new study. Children and teenagers who spent more time watching television had less efficient oxygen use during exercise, higher blood pressure, and higher […]
Home Health Cholesterol Diet: 10 Superfoods to Increase Good Cholesterol in Your Blood Cholesterol Diet: You may lower your cholesterol levels even further by including these superfoods in your diet and maintaining a balanced diet low in saturated fat. Cholesterol Diet: A waxy molecule called cholesterol can be discovered in your blood. Although your body […]
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Giving back to the community and saving lives is something that can make anyone smile. The One Blood Bus stopped by Panama city beach to reward those who donated a pint. With over 250 red buses and over 90 donor centers in the One-Blood respective service area, there’s plenty of […]
A CD4 count measures how many CD4 cells are in a person’s blood. CD4 cells help fight infections. A CD4 count can check how well a person’s immune system is working. CD4 cells, which are also known as CD4 T lymphocytes or helper T cells, are a form of white blood cell. White blood cells […]
Newswise — LOS ANGELES (July 24, 2023) — Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s investigators have advanced our understanding of the role that blood platelets play in Kawasaki disease, a serious illness that primarily affects children younger than 5 years old and causes their blood vessels to swell. The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal JCI Insight, may guide the […]
Pictured: Corporate headquarters of Gilead in Silicon Valley/iStock, Sundry Photography Gilead has discontinued the Phase III ENHANCE study of its investigational anti-CD47 antibody magrolimab for the treatment of patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, the company announced Friday. The decision to end the study was triggered by a planned analysis of its data, which satisfied the […]
The American Legion Jul 24, 2023 Jul 24, 2023 The American Legion will host a Red Cross blood drive during the 104th National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. The drive will be conducted on Friday, Aug. 25, and Monday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, in Hall B of the Charlotte Convention […]
Virginians may indicate their blood type when they renew or replace their driver’s license or ID at dmv.virginia.gov or in-person at any Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) customer service center, according to the DMV. “The law was intended to aid individuals and first responders when every second counts in an emergency,” said DMV Commissioner […]