Miga partners with Sana Benefits to expand cardiovascular care access

The partnership provides over 25,000 Sana Benefits members with access to Miga’s solution Cardiovascular disease is one of the biggest drivers of healthcare spending in the United States: the American Heart Association reports that the cost of cardiovascular disease was over $500 billion in 2016, and is on track to exceed $1 trillion by 2035 […]

High Intake Of Several Food Additives Linked To Increased Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease

High intake of several emulsifiers (part of the E numbers group of food additives) has been linked to an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a recent study published by the BMJ. Study findings have important public health implications given their omnipresent use in ultra-processed foods.  Industrially processed foods use several types of […]

Blood donors offered free tickets to watch Copa do Brasil final

Sept 11 (Reuters) – Blood donors have been given the chance to watch Sunday’s Copa do Brasil final at the Maracana for free after the Rio de Janeiro State Sports Superintendence which runs the stadium announced it was giving away 100 tickets. The campaign organised in partnership with the Rio State Health Department is offering […]

Schuette honored for blood donations

CARLINVILLE — Forty-eight potential blood donors registered during the Carlinville Area Hospital Auxiliary’s blood drive Sept. 6. Of those, 43 combined to give 34 units of whole blood, six red-cell units (three “double red” units) and three platelet units.   Ashley Casey and Erin Crain were recognized as first-time donors. Milestone donors include Don Schuette with […]

Shorter Telomeres in White Blood Cells Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia

Shorter telomeres on the ends of white blood cell chromosomes may signal a heightened dementia risk, suggest the results of a large, long-term study by researchers at Hangzhou Normal University, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, and Capital Medical University. The team’s analysis of leukocyte telomere length (LTL) data and electronic health records from more than […]

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Andrew Jonathan Cordiale, DO, MS, as a Top Pinnacle Professional in the field of Orthopedic Spinal Surgeon

NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Andrew Jonathan Cordiale, DO, MS, is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional in the field of Orthopedic Spinal Surgeon. Dr. Cordiale launched his pursuit of higher education at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine where he graduated in […]

National blood shortage leaves many donation centers scrambling for donors

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Health Beat: How some cells can clone out of control and cause cardiovascular disease

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First responders host 9/11 blood drive amid shortage

MADISON, Wis. – Every year on Sept. 11, people across the country honor victims, survivors and first responders from the 2001 terror attacks by donating blood. What You Need To Know Madison police and firefighters host the Never Forget Blood Drive on Sept. 11 annually  The American Red Cross just announced a national blood shortage […]

7 moms share why they chose cord blood banking

When you’re considering your birth plan, one question that can come up is whether or not to bank your newborn’s cord blood. Umbilical cord blood contains valuable stem cells that can treat various diseases, and it’s safe and painless to collect after delivery.  Different factors – like cost, family medical history, and where you plan […]