American Red Cross to hold community blood drive in honor of John McFarland

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) – A community blood drive is set to take place on Nov. 21 and 22 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in honor of the late John McFarland, former Red Cross Executive Director. McFarland, who passed away recently, left an indelible legacy on the Gulf Coast, embodying a staunch commitment to the […]

Health Watch: Managing diabetes during the holidays

Posted on: November 20, 2023; Updated on: November 20, 2023By Gregory Hardy, [email protected] The joy of end-of-the year holiday gatherings means the comforts of starchy dishes and sugary desserts. While most people can navigate the blood sugar spikes, those with a diabetes diagnosis can easily see blood sugar rise to high, unhealthy levels. Jennifer Clements, […]

Recall on Cantaloupe After Dozens Infected with Salmonella, Health Officials Say

U.S. health officials are warning consumers to avoid eating some whole and pre-cut cantaloupes linked to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning. At least 43 people in 15 states have been infected in the salmonella outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday. So far, 17 people have been hospitalized after contracting the […]

Commotio cordis is real and awareness can save lives, experts say

video:  Initially, there is a scramble for a loose ball and player M.V. (large white arrow) is struck in the chest by the elbow of an opponent. M.V. stumbles but remains upright for a few seconds just prior to full collapse in cardiac arrest. view more  Credit: Heart Rhythm Case Reports Philadelphia, November 20, 2023 […]

New study is first to find brain hemorrhage cause other than injured blood vessels

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Nearly 30 premature babies, all fighting ‘serious infections’, evacuated from Gaza to Egypt

A group of 28 prematurely born babies evacuated from Gaza’s biggest hospital were taken into Egypt for urgent treatment on Monday, while Palestinian authorities and the WHO said 12 people were killed at another Gaza hospital encircled by Israeli tanks. The newborns had been in north Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital, where several others died after their […]

“Unprecedented Resurgence” – Unveiling the Alarming Rise of Meningitis in Young Adults

A study by the Institut Pasteur revealed a notable increase in invasive meningococcal disease in France post-COVID-19, with a shift in affected age groups and bacterial strains. This resurgence underscores the importance of adapting vaccine strategies in response to evolving public health challenges. A team of researchers from the Institut Pasteur utilized the National Reference […]