Canadian Blood Services says there are more than 300 appointments empty and available this week for blood donations in Ottawa. The Ottawa community came together to donate blood last week after 400 units of blood were lost at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus because of a recent fire. Canadian Blood Services says 90 per cent […]
Contrary to the belief that cataract mainly occurs in older adults, eye specialists say babies and children can be born with them or develop the condition. The ophthalmologists said pregnant women with uncontrolled diabetes and other metabolic diseases may give birth to babies with cataracts though there are other causes of congenital cataracts in children. […]
Research Highlights: This large, randomized controlled trial found that low-income adults with Type 2 diabetes who received free weekly produce deliveries for six months had significantly improved blood sugar control and improved food and nutrition security. Produce prescription programs have the potential to increase food and nutrition security, improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities […]
The Red Cross was set up at the Cleveland Fire Training Academy to take blood on Monday in honor of Lt. William Walker. CLEVELAND — On Monday, Cleveland firefighters hosted an annual blood drive to remember one of their own. Lt. William Walker was a member of the Cleveland Division of Fire for 15 years […]
More Videos The study found that older adults who use marijuana, that haven’t been prescribed it for health reasons, are at a significantly higher risk for heart failure. Author: wfaa.com Published: 4:36 PM CST November 6, 2023 Updated: 4:36 PM CST November 6, 2023
The School of Science at IUPUI received a $3 million grant in August from the National Institute of Health for a research venture that seeks to determine whether treatment of insomnia can help mitigate the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Jesse Stewart, a professor of psychology at IUPUI, is the principal investigator leading the trial, dubbed […]
Marijuana use increases risk of heart attacks, new studies suggest | The Hill Skip to content Two new studies suggest that regular use of marijuana could be linked to a higher risk of heart failure or heart attack, especially among older people. The preliminary findings of the studies, which have yet to be published, will […]
Public confidence in vaccine safety lowering | Image Credit: © AntonioDiaz – © AntonioDiaz – stock.adobe.com. This article was initially published by our sister publication Medical Economics. The confidence of the general public in the safety of vaccines appears to be waning, according to a recent survey conducted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of […]
While Benjamin Netanyahu sticks a knife in the backs of the reservist pilots and soldiers by falsely accusing them of responsibility for the October 7 debacle, there are a few left-wing journalists (the right has a myriad mouthpieces) who for some reason decided to help the defendant. .htz-loader-circle{ -webkit-transform-origin:center center; transform-origin:center center; -webkit-animation:htz-loader-animation 1.5s infinite […]
A football star from South Fort Myers High School is sharing his story of recovery after he was sidelined the summer of his junior year due to a blood disorder. “I started to feel really, really bad. I was fainting often and I wouldn’t tell anybody, and then one time I fainted and fell. in […]