Doctors concerned brain eating amoeba infection could increase due to warmer water temperatures

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — While very rare, some scientists predict brain-eating amoeba cases could grow since we’ve had record heat and water temperatures are increasing. They can enter the body through the nose and travel to the brain, resulting in an infection. While cases are limited over the years, there have been multiple right here […]

UMC Lubbock hosting blood drive in August

LUBBOCK, Texas — The University Medical Center in Lubbock partnered with South Texas Blood & Tissue to offer whole blood transfusions for patients in pre-hospital settings as part of the Heroes in Arms program. Lubbock County crash leaves motorcyclist dead Saturday evening The Heroes in Arms program said in a press release it provides whole […]

BEST exercises to help lower blood pressure | The Times of India

The researchers found that performing wall squats (isometric exercise) was most effective for reducing systolic pressure. Running (aerobic exercise) was most beneficial for decreasing diastolic pressure. However, isometric exercise overall was best for lowering both pressure elements. To do a wall squat, stand with your back flat against a wall, then walk your feet about […]

Red Cross opens ‘state-of-the-art’ Schaumburg blood donation site

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The American Red Cross has officially opened the Schaumburg Blood Donation Center. Red Cross officials billed the development as a “state-of-the-art” donation site, which will provide a permanent place for individuals to donate blood and platelets locally. The site will help the organization better serve Schaumburg and Chicago’s northwest suburbs, officials said. […]

Nobody with Biafra blood will order for two week sit-at-home, says Pro-Biafra group

…asks govt. to go after sit-at-home enforcers By Chinedu Adonu A Coalition of Pro-Biafra group on Sunday expressed shock on how anyone with Biafra blood running in his veins would contemplate for a continuation of the Monday Sit-at-home and worse still asking a region to Sit-at-home for two full weeks. The groups also threw weight […]

Georgia resident dies from rare brain-eating amoeba, health officials say

CNN  —  A Georgia resident who was likely infected while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond has died from a rare brain eating amoeba infection, the Georgia Department of Public Health said. “A Georgia resident has died from Naegleria fowleri infection, a rare infection which destroys brain tissue, causing brain swelling and usually death,” […]

Brain-eating amoeba: Will the warming climate bring more cases?

(NEXSTAR) – Infections of brain-eating amoeba are on the rise — and the warming climate may only exacerbate the problem, according to one of the world’s preeminent experts on the subject. “Yes, we are experiencing warmer temperatures, and these amoeba are thermal-tolerant … so the numbers of amoeba will be higher,” explains Dr. Dennis Kyle, the […]

Novel vaccine may hold key to prevent or reduce the impact of Alzheimer’s disease

Research Highlights: A novel vaccine that targets a protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease helped eliminate toxic cells in mice with the condition. After vaccination, the mice had fewer amyloid plaques and less inflammation in brain tissue and showed improvement in behavior and awareness. Embargoed until 12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET, Sunday, July 30, 2023 BOSTON, […]

Aspirin proves just as effective as blood-thinning injections for surgery patients

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — If you need emergency surgery to repair a bone fracture, doctors will inject you with a blood thinner to prevent blood clots. Now, a groundbreaking clinical trial reveals over-the-counter aspirin is just as effective as injectable blood thinners in preventing clots. The trial, conducted across 21 trauma centers in the U.S. […]