To the editor: Not everyone can donate blood. Currently only three out of every 100 people in America do. And those who can donate a unit (pint) of blood can do so only every 56 days. But as every two seconds someone in this country needs blood, the Red Cross needs not only its faithful […]
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Feinberg investigators, students, trainees and faculty celebrated discovery and presented scientific research at Feinberg’s 17th annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day on Sept. 14. Courtesy of Nathan Mandell. Feinberg investigators, students, trainees and faculty gathered to celebrate discovery and presented scientific research posters and abstracts at Feinberg’s 17th annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day on Thursday, Sept. […]
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The small medical sensors known as continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, were first developed to track the blood sugar levels of people with diabetes. But they have recently expanded to several other uses—they’re not just for humans anymore. Veterinarians are repurposing the devices to monitor their furry patients and help regulate diabetes with medication. Diabetes […]
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PINE RIVER — The Pine River community hosted a blood drive with Vitalant on Aug. 29 at Lifehouse Coffee that helped collect a total of 28 units of blood products for patients in need. A total of 33 individuals volunteered to donate blood, and 25 individuals were able to successfully donate. One person came forward […]
Keeping your blood sugar stable isn’t just a goal for people living with diabetes; we can all benefit from aiming for this. Some foods can cause your blood sugar level to spike. And when blood sugar levels get too high, they tend to crash afterward. That can leave you feeling tired and a little hangry. […]
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) – The Powers Fire & Rescue is hosting a blood drive on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The blood drive will be held at the department’s fire station located at 1975 Hwy. 184 in the Powers community. Residents are encouraged to donate blood to help alleviate a critical blood […]
Health officials in several states are raising concerns about West Nile virus after detecting cases among residents, including some deaths. Counties in Georgia, Maryland and Texas have detected their first infections this year. Kansas is putting nearly the entire state on high alert. The Maryland Department of Health announced this week that an adult living […]