Battle of the Badges Blood Battle Royale to bring competition to local blood drives

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. – First responders in Berrien County are adding an element of competition to a series of local blood drives hosted by Versiti Blood Centers. Each Berrien county department is encouraging community members to come out to a series of blood drives happening this week, and when those people donate, they add to […]

Heart-healthy fats and their benefits for cardiovascular health

Published on Jul 31, 2023 07:00 PM IST Unsaturated fats can help reduce LDL cholesterol levels and boost good cholesterol. Here are heart-healthy fats that you can incorporate into your diet. / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Jul 31, 2023 07:00 PM IST “Discover the incredible benefits of these essential fats […]

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Heart attacks may occur after treatment of infections

DEAR DR. ROACH: My mom had a throat and palate infection that was treated in 2017, and about two weeks later, she had a heart attack. In 2023, she had pneumonia, and was briefly hospitalized and treated, but again about two weeks later, she had another heart attack. We asked her cardiologist if there is […]

Restricted Eating Shows Similar Improvements in Blood Sugar as Reducing Calories for Type 2 Diabetes

Individuals who restrict their eating between 12 pm and 8 pm daily lost more weight than those who reduced overall calorie intake; however, both diets showed similar improvements in hemoglobulin A1C (HbA1C) levels for those with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to the results of a study by the American Society for Nutrition. Image credit: […]

Dear Doctor: Is there such a thing as low blood pressure stroke?

DEAR DR. ROACH: Have you ever heard of a “low blood pressure stroke”? That was my husband’s (incorrect) diagnosis several years back when he suddenly could not move his arms and legs. He was told that not enough oxygen was getting to his spine. (His blood pressure is historically low, usually around 90/60.) That lasted […]

3 Killed By Vibrio Bacteria Infections In North Carolina

AP says the bacteria is naturally found in warm seawater and brackish water, and infections are usually rare in North Carolina. NBC News reports another death from the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri, this time in Georgia. Separately, worries rise over another summer covid spike. AP: 3 North Carolina Residents Killed By Vibrio Bacteria That Can […]