Case of swine flu linked to Oakland County Fair; infected pigs might have been in barn

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – An exhibitor at the Oakland County Fair has tested positive for the highly contagious swine flu, and health officials are now reaching out to anyone who visited the barn with potentially infected pigs. A Lapeer County resident who was an exhibitor at the fair got sick, and tests identified a presumptive […]

First responder blood drives start this week

A series of blood drives sponsored by Berrien County first responders is planned for the coming week. Cathy Ramirez with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan tells us the Battle Royale for blood donations will enable anyone to show their support for police, fire, and EMT personnel while helping the community. Versiti approached local agencies about […]

National Disability Independence Day celebrates 33rd anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

It was 33 years ago today that the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, protecting the rights of people with disabilities. From accessible entrances to voting rights to communication services and more, the ADA has worked to ensure civil rights are protected for millions of Americans.  The ADA defines disability as […]

PMC issues health advisory for Conjunctivitis

ByVicky Pathare Jul 27, 2023 12:17 AM IST Share Via Copy Link The health advisory has been issued in the wake of the rise in cases of Conjunctivitis and other eye infections in Alandi and Buldhana Following an outbreak of Conjunctivitis in Maharashtra, the health department of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Wednesday issued […]

Atrial fibrillation after TAVR linked to much higher risk of death, heart failure

Patients with a history of AFib were the most likely to present with comorbidities such as diabetes, peripheral artery disease, chronic kidney disease, a history of stroke and a history of percutaneous coronary intervention. Patients with first-time detected AFib were much more likely to undergo TAVR with transapical access than patients from the other groups. […]

Diet or Exercise: Which One is Better for Managing Blood Pressure?

Key Takeaways If you are diagnosed with borderline or high blood pressure, healthcare providers typically recommend changing your diet and exercise habits to keep your blood pressure healthy.  Both pieces are important, but most people with high blood pressure should prioritize reducing sodium with the DASH diet. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a health condition […]

Twisted Metal First Reviews: “Scrappy,” “Blood-Soaked Blast,” Critics Say

One of Sony Computer Entertainment’s greatest hits, the Twisted Metal post-apocalyptic demolition derby video game series was a bestselling PlayStation exclusive. Now the game franchise has been adapted to a high-octane half-hour live-action comedy series for Peacock that stars Anthony Mackie as John Doe, a courier called a “milkman” who bets his future on the […]

Centerville Community Blood Drive set for Aug. 15

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } LifeServe Blood Center needs both new and regular blood donors to roll up a sleeve this summer. Local lifesaving organizations like LifeServe Blood Center often see dips in blood donations due to blood donors’ busy summer schedules. From outdoor […]

Research explores air pollution, built environment and early cardiovascular disease

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Early exposure to polluted air, including in the womb, can have early and lasting effects on heart health. So reports a new University at Albany led study that surveyed the landscape of research on air pollution, the built environment and cardiovascular health indicators, with a particular eye to risk factors associated […]