WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) – Vitalant is hosting a blood drive at Our Lady of the Woods Parish Center from 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 13. Vitalant says that there is a continual shortage of blood. 1 unit of blood could be used for up to 3 people. To schedule in advance, click […]
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Key Takeaways Novo Nordisk reported its diabetes and weight-loss drug, Wegovy, helped reduce risks of heart attack, stroke, or death from cardiovascular disease. The drug maker said a Phase 3 trial showed the treatment reduced major adverse cardiovascular events in those with heart conditions and obesity. Novo Nordisk is petitioning U.S. and EU regulators to […]
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating a shooting that happened during a dispute involving neighbors and left two people wounded. Officers originally were called before 1 a.m. Monday for a disturbance in the 1400 block of Caballero Drive. RELATED: 2 people hospitalized, 1 in critical condition after being shot during neighbor dispute, police […]
A Southwest Florida blood center is launching an initiative with the aim to raise awareness of the critical need for blood donations during the holidays by offering free Botox in return for blood donations. SunCoast Blood Centers, the hometown blood bank exclusively serving Southwest Florida, announced a partnership with Gulf Coast Institute of Rejuvenation, The […]
Taking semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic used for weight loss, can help boost heart health in people without diabetes, according to new research. In a study of over 17,000 people, semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication, was found to lower the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes […]
A National Institutes of Health-supported study found that the type of transfusion approach used to support adults who developed anemia after a heart attack did not make a significant difference in their likelihood of having another heart attack or dying within 30 days. Participants in the trial were randomized to receive a red blood cell […]
Grade school-age children with better cardiovascular health may have better cognitive function, according to new research. Scientists are increasingly looking at the mind-body connection, including how heart health might affect brain function. Past studies of adults have linked poor cardiovascular health to a higher risk of cognitive decline, but there’s been little research on how […]
Doctors may use several tests to help diagnose hemochromatosis. The process may start with a physical exam and blood tests to check a person’s iron levels. Healthcare professionals use the terms “hemochromatosis” or “iron overload disorder” to refer to conditions that cause a person’s body to store excess iron. One possible underlying cause involves inherited […]
MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Events (PREVENT) risk calculator estimates the risk for CVD, including heart failure, according to a methods paper and accompanying scientific statement published online Nov. 10 in Circulation to coincide with the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2023, held from Nov. 11 […]