More Great Content: One of the keys to a long and happy life, whether human or animal, is to attend regular health check-ups to screen for the early detection of certain diseases and disorders. Because every breed is prone to some genetic issues, it’s important to stay well-informed and know what to look out for. […]
More people have been sick this year with pneumococcal infections that can cause pneumonia and meningitis, according to health data from a number of states. Key points: Experts say more people with health immune systems have been sick with pneumonia this year Circus performer and mother Caitlyn Larsson had pneumonia for three months this year While total infection are up […]
Symptoms of high blood pressure tend to manifest in the same way for both females and males. A person may develop chest pain, shortness of breath, and headaches if they have elevated blood pressure. Doctors refer to high blood pressure as hypertension. This is the force the blood pushes against the artery walls. The amount […]
Q: I’ve been having pain in my legs while walking, but I’ve been told it isn’t an orthopedic issue, but a blood flow issue. How is that possible? A: Peripheral arterial disease is a common cardiovascular condition that affects millions of people across the globe. It is a serious condition that occurs when the arteries in […]
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The blood bank that supplies each major hospital here in Omaha only has five days’ worth of blood right now. If they get down to a three-day supply, some surgeries in the metro will have to be canceled. As Sept. 11 has been designated as a day of remembrance and service, […]
Supplied Harnek Singh can’t recall much of the attack on him. A man taking his daughters to look at the Christmas lights instead stumbled across his friend, radio host Harnek Singh, “showered in blood” following an attack in his car. “As soon as I looked inside the car everything changed. He was like a person […]
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) – Monday, The Blood Center hosted a blood drive with members of the D’Iberville Moose Lodge #332 on the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks to honor the lives lost and to thank first responders who face tragedies every day. The Moose Lodge supports lots of charitable activities and encourages community […]
More Videos Blood donations typically decline during the summer, but the Red Cross said this year they lost 30,000 blood donations just in the month of August. Author: kgw.com Published: 5:15 PM PDT September 11, 2023 Updated: 5:15 PM PDT September 11, 2023
Key Points Question Can persistent organochlorine compounds cause cardiovascular disease (CVD) in general populations exposed at low doses via the diet? Findings In this nested case-control study including 345 participants with myocardial infarction, 354 participants with ischemic stroke, and 829 controls, biomarkers reflecting exposure to organochlorines exhibited a significant association with heightened odds of composite […]
Health officials moved forward the start of an autumn COVID-19 booster campaign in England from early October to 11 September.Credit: Dinendra Haria/LNP/Shutterstock Across the Northern Hemisphere, public-health officials are rushing to roll out autumn COVID-19 vaccination campaigns to guard against a fresh batch of SARS-CoV-2 variants. In England, officials moved the start date for administering […]