Ottawans rally to donate blood after hospital fire, but the need is still strong

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 […]

‘Babies of women with uncontrolled diabetes may have cataracts’

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. […]

Free Weekly Produce Delivery Improved Blood Sugar, Food Security in Low-Income Adults

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 […]

‘He was a great, great man’: Cleveland firefighters host blood drive in memory of lieutenant killed 10 years ago

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 […]

IU launches study to determine relationship between insomnia, cardiovascular diseases

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

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

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 […]

Opinion | ‘My family’s blood is on Netanyahu’s hands’

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 […]