Blood cancer multiple myeloma, once a death sentence, is now highly treatable. Here’s why

After Judith Harding was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2009, she decided to retire, sold her condo, dropped out of her PhD program and moved nearer to her family, preparing to “live out my last days.” When Bill McHugh received a stem cell transplant to treat the same type of blood cancer in 2013, he […]

Study reveals vitamin for cardiovascular health in post-menopausal women

31-Aug-2023 Gnosis by Lesaffre has announced the results of a soon-to-be-published post-hoc analysis on on vitamin k2 and how it can protect cardiovascular function for post-menopausal women Gnosis by Lesaffre has announced there is further substantiation that vitamin K2 protects cardiovascular function for post-menopausal women. Daily supplementation of vitamin K2, menaquinone-7 (MK-7; as MenaQ7) can improve elastic […]

Postprandial Blood Sugar: Tips to manage post-meal blood sugar, all you need to know

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Aug 31, 2023 02:12 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Diabetes experts reveal all about Postprandial Blood Sugar – ways to measure post-meal blood sugar, what different results may indicate and tips to manage it Postprandial blood sugar, also known as post-meal blood sugar, refers to the level of glucose in […]

Amanza Smith attends first public event since hospitalization

Amanza Smith attends first public event since near-fatal spinal infection as she celebrates National Beach Day with Cupshe in LA The Selling Sunset star, 46, celebrated National Beach Day at a Cupshe event in LA on Wednesday It marks her first public event since her near-fatal spinal infection in June She was diagnosed with osteomyelitis, a […]

Community Blood Center to make annoucement as part of Labor Day weekend blood drive

DAYTON — The Community Blood Center (CBC) will be unveiling a new identity as part of their Labor Day weekend blood drive on Friday. >>RELATED: CBC, trying to recover from high usage during July 4 period, renews call for donors Labor Day weekend marks an urgent need for multiple blood types and a milestone for […]

Flu Shots: Are They ‘Live Virus’ Vaccines or Not?

The answer depends on the type of flu shot you receive. In the United States, the annual resurgence of the flu is a familiar occurrence. If you’re hesitating to receive your yearly flu shot due to concerns about contracting the flu from the vaccine, rest assured, such an outcome is implausible. Dr. Michael Knight, a […]

When to Get a Flu Shot This Year, According to Doctors

Mid-September through October is the sweet spot for getting a flu vaccine, but it’s almost never too late to get your jab. The previous flu season witnessed a remarkable reduction in cases in the United States, marking a historic low of slightly over 2000 cases, as per government data cited by JAMA. This decline can […]