‘Pivotal’ for Boston Celtics to resolve bad blood with nearly-traded vet: Analyst

It’s “pivotal” the Boston Celtics resolve their bad blood with nearly-traded veteran floor general, and the league’s reigning Sixth Man of the Year, Malcolm Brogdon, before the start of the season according to NESN’s Gio Rivera; who believes it must be done following Brogdon’s pulled involvement in a Kristaps Porzingis trade. “It’s unknown how much […]

Blood donation policy is updated, allowing gay and bisexual men to give

Dr. Robbie Goldstein donated blood two weeks ago for the first time in his life. On Thursday, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld did the same. Both have devoted their lives to medicine and public service. But until recently Goldstein, the commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and Ehrenfeld, the president of the American Medical Association, […]

Death, deception and the truth behind Britain’s biggest blood scandal

Kevin Slater had been in and out of hospital with unexplained symptoms including rapid weight loss and acid reflux for three months by March 1983, when his doctor started to suspect he could be suffering from a new illness called acquired immunodeficiency disorder, or Aids, which had emerged in America two years earlier and was […]

The horrific story of infected blood in the NHS (and beyond)

Lord Mayor Treloar College in Hampshire, founded in 1907 for the education and care of physically disabled children, was more than just a school. When Ade Goodyear was there in the early 1980s, the teaching and medical staff seemed like an extended family. Dr Anthony Aronstam, director of the college’s haemophilia centre – the condition […]

Mum has limbs amputated after contracting infection from undercooked fish

A mum whose fingers and feet went black after eating undercooked fish has tragically lost all four of her limbs. Laura Barajas, from California, contracted a bacterial infection from undercooking Tilapia fish in late July after purchasing the fish at a local market in San Jose. On Thursday, she was forced to undergo a life-saving […]

US woman loses limbs after battling infection from eating undercooked fish

An American mother of one lost all four of her limbs after suffering a bacterial infection from eating what was believed to be undercooked tilapia fish. Ms Laura Barajas, 40, from San Jose, California, underwent emergency surgery last Wednesday after being hospitalised for over a month as she battled the infection. She is now a […]

Nipah virus in Kerala: 10 tips to boost immunity against the deadly virus

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Sep 17, 2023 12:02 PM IST Share Via Copy Link While there is no cure for Nipah virus, one should take measures to develop immunity like balanced diet, regular exercise, and practising good hygiene. Nipah virus cases are spreading in Kerala and so far, 6 people have been tested positive for […]

Unhealthy snacks raise risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease

WASHINGTON: The researchers discovered that just half of the people matched the nutritional value of their meals and snacks. This disparity has a detrimental impact on health indicators like blood sugar and fat levels, and addressing it may be as simple as changing one’s diet.With unhealthy snacks, 25 per cent of people nullify the positive […]

Hypertension: Changing these 5 risk factors can help you bring blood pressure under control | The Times of India

Hypertension, often referred to as the ‘silent killer,’ silently lurks in millions of lives, posing a significant risk to health. High blood pressure, if left unchecked, can lead to severe complications like heart disease and stroke. An estimated 7.5 million deaths per year, or roughly 12.8% of all deaths, are thought to be related to […]