Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has revealed that she was nearly killed by sepsis while undergoing treatment for stage 3 breast cancer. The 33-year-old said she was “very unlucky” to have contracted the deadly infection, which kills 50,000 Brits each year. Sepsis strikes when the immune system overreacts to an infection and starts to […]
Sep
The United States is currently experiencing a shortage of blood supplies, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health said last week. In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Penn Medicine encourages Hispanic Americans to donate blood. Hispanic Americans have the highest percentage of people with type O blood, LG Health says […]
Sep
New Delhi: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital last evening after she complained of a chest infection. The hospital has said she had been complaining about a chest infection for a while and was hospitalised for a routine check-up. This comes days after the 76-year-old Congress leader and MP […]
Sep
The breakdown of red blood cells results in the production of a chemical called bilirubin, which has a yellowish color. It is typically eliminated from the body via the fluid known as bile, which is produced by the liver. On the other hand, if the liver is damaged, it is possible that it will not […]
Sep
Iron, an essential mineral, plays a vital role in the production of red blood cells within the body. Shockingly, it is estimated that up to 1.5 billion individuals worldwide suffer from iron deficiency. This condition is the leading cause of anemia, a health disorder characterized by insufficient red blood cell production, resulting in inadequate oxygen […]
Sep
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) is indeed a measurement that provides information about the average amount of hemoglobin in each red blood cell. Hemoglobin is a vital protein responsible for carrying oxygen to the body’s tissues and removing carbon dioxide. When your MCH level is lower or higher than the normal range, it can suggest certain […]
Sep
Frequently, the term “narcissist” is used loosely, but it goes beyond mere self-confidence. Narcissism involves an inflated self-view and actions taken to uphold that perception, often at the expense of others. This exaggerated self-image can be indicative of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), a clinically recognized mental health condition. NPD can have detrimental effects on relationships […]
Sep
Addressing anxiety requires personalized approaches as there is no universal solution that fits every individual, whether they experience occasional anxious moments or have a diagnosed anxiety disorder. Alongside conventional therapy and medication, there are natural remedies for anxiety that can potentially alleviate specific symptoms. Experts have been actively researching the role of natural remedies in […]
Sep
Rates of severe Covid disease may be staying at relatively low levels in the US, but experts agree that there are probably more infections than the current surveillance systems can capture, reports CNN. Virus levels in the US have been on the rise for weeks and federal data suggests that the current increases have stayed far […]