Donate blood at Carolina Renaissance Festival Blood Drive

Aug. 9. The American Red Cross of North Carolina and the Carolina Renaissance Festival invite donors to give blood at the sixth annual Carolina Renaissance Festival Blood Drive on Sunday, Aug. 13th, at Hilton Garden Inn – Charlotte. The first 100 presenting blood donors will receive a free adult admission ticket voucher to the Carolina […]

Scientists Are Close to Engineering Blood Vessels

Researchers have pioneered a method to engineer blood vessels from natural tissues that is faster, cheaper, and scalable. The innovative approach, blending multiple materials and technologies, results in vessels resembling native ones, offering a promising solution for cardiovascular disease treatment. Above is an illustration of the heart and blood vessels. Credit: Lisa Ann Yount Researchers […]

7 ways to boost blood circulation and increase longevity

When it comes to health, it is common to focus on the big picture. However, overlooking small things can have notable negative effects on your overall well-being. One of them is maintaining healthy blood flow. A hematologist highlights that poor blood circulation can heighten the likelihood of various health issues, including numbness, cold extremities and […]

Not all blood services ready to launch new, more-inclusive donor screening

URBANA — Three months after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued new guidance opening the door for more gay men to donate blood, not all blood services are ready to make the change. So while the American Red Cross began implementing the updated FDA guidelines Monday, Impact Life, which has blood centers in Urbana […]

Particulate air pollution a growing risk for premature CVD death and disability worldwide

Research Highlights: Between 1990 and 2019, the total annual number of premature CVD deaths and years of disability attributable to particulate matter air pollution rose by 31% worldwide. The increase in deaths was unevenly distributed by sex, with a 43% increase in deaths among men compared to a 28.2% increase among women. During the nearly […]

An ominously nicknamed new COVID-causing variant is spreading quickly across the globe

An ominously nicknamed new COVID-causing variant is spreading quickly across the globe. EG.5.1 is another subvariant of the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 virus. It has been nicknamed ‘Eris’ after the Greek goddess of discord. That’s possibly a poor naming choice for a disease-causing pathogen that has sewn so much discord to global health since the end of […]

CT imaging reveals that COVID-19 vaccination may protect against severe lung pathology

The rapid worldwide transmission of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) led to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Since the start of the pandemic, scientists worked at an unprecedented pace to develop effective vaccines to protect individuals from contracting this infection. Despite the availability of vaccines and a high vaccination rate, the […]

Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates Approved as NJ Top Docs Practice For 2023

NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved eleven healthcare providers from Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates for 2023 based on merit. SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ, USA, August 9, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — NJ Top Docs proudly recognizes the exceptional team at Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates for their remarkable merit. Committed to elevating cardiovascular health within their community, these reviewed and approved […]