The blood drive will be held in conjunction with the American Red Cross from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday (Nov. 17) in the Mineral Resources Building atrium. Blood type O is in high demand, however, all blood types are needed for a reliable supply during the holiday season. Schedule an appointment online or by […]
MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An experimental device that isolates blood flow to the brain has the potential to revolutionize brain research. The device redirects the brain’s blood supply through a pump that maintains or adjusts a range of variables necessary to maintain the organ, including blood pressure, temperature, oxygenation and nutrients, researchers […]
For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood or platelet donation. Donations are critical to the blood supply as the holiday season draws near […]
(CNN) – Cutting 1 teaspoon of salt from your diet each day can lower your top blood pressure reading just as much as a typical hypertension medication, even if you don’t have high blood pressure, a new study found. A teaspoon of salt is 2,300 milligrams – that’s the top daily limit for people over […]
Toronto police are looking for a young man who they believe was stabbed in the city’s east end, adding they are concerned about the potential severity of his injuries. Police were called to a home near Pape Avenue and Gerrard Street East around 11 p.m. Sunday for reports of a stabbing. Officers arrived and found […]
NEW YORK (TND) — A New York man was charged with murder after police received a call about “possible blood leaking from the ceiling” of an apartment, according to authorities. The Utica Police Department on Sunday said officers confirmed “it was in fact blood” that was dripping from a neighbor’s ceiling to the floor. Police […]
Dive Brief: An experimental blood thinner dramatically cut the risk of major bleeding versus the widely used drug Xarelto in a mid-stage study of nearly 1,300 people with atrial fibrillation, results presented Sunday at the American Heart Association’s meeting showed. The new blood thinner, called abelacimab and developed by biotechnology company Anthos Therapeutics, reduced major […]
TRENTON – Upon the birth of her two children, Hannah Lovaglio knew blood samples were taken from her newborns to test for 62 different diseases and disorders. She didn’t know the state Department of Health planned to keep those blood samples for 23 years. Now, after learning that, the Cranbury mother is left to wonder […]
As the festive season unfolds, we find ourselves surrounded by all kinds of traditional sweets. From laddoos to kaju katli, jalebis, rasgullas, and soan papri, these sweet delights grace every household. During this time, indulgence often knows no bounds, with sweet treats making their appearance post-meals or when entertaining guests. However, in the midst of […]
A recent study shows that reducing sodium intake can significantly lower blood pressure, even in individuals on hypertension medication. By decreasing salt consumption by about one teaspoon per day, participants experienced a notable drop in systolic blood pressure, emphasizing the crucial role of diet in managing blood pressure. Most everyone can lower blood pressure by […]