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Biden’s eye fills with blood during CNN climate town hall
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s left eye appeared to have a blood vessel burst while he was participating in CNN’s town hall on climate change. Biden, 76, has long been plagued by health issues. In 1988, he suffered an aneurysm that burst and required him to undergo emergency surgery. The then-senator was so close to …
High Blood Pressure – Two Good Reasons for the Screening
High blood pressure-you’ve probably heard it mentioned at the doctor’s office or on television, but did you know you could be at risk? No matter your age or background, you could be susceptible; even if you’re otherwise healthy and not be exhibiting any symptoms, you could still have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. …
A woman made a viral video telling people she’d given them HIV. Police now want a blood sample.
Deanna Paul Reporter covering national and breaking news August 8 at 12:09 PM Brandi Yakeima Lasiter wanted to punish the men of Americus, Ga., who had allegedly wronged her. She set her plan into motion last week on a Facebook Live feed, claiming to be HIV positive and broadcasting that she had intentionally infected her …
Drawbridge Health Announces Strategic International Financing To Accelerate Blood Sampling Technology Innovation
MENLO PARK, Calif., July 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Drawbridge Health, a healthcare technology company streamlining the blood draw process for both patients and healthcare providers, today announced it has completed a strategic international financing. New investors Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital were joined by current investors GE Ventures, Thorne Research, and KYOTO-iCAP in the …
What is a healthy blood pressure?
Almost half of American adults have high blood pressure, or hypertension. It’s often called the “silent killer” because people often don’t have any symptoms and many don’t know they have it. What is blood pressure? Blood pressure refers to the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, according to the American Heart Association. When …
Yankees-Rays bad blood spill over as benches clear
There’s been no shortage of bad blood between the Yankees and Rays this season — stemming back to last year — and it briefly flared up after the top of the sixth on Tuesday night when CC Sabathia and Avisail Garcia had to be separated. Sabathia struck out Garcia looking to end the inning and …
Type 2 Diabetes – Simple Tips to Help You Control Your Blood Sugar
Being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes can lead to anxiety, fear, and a lot of confusion about what types of foods you should be eating. It also usually comes with the harsh reality you may be faced with taking medication for the rest of your life. However, the good news is there are steps you …
Infected Blood Inquiry: Jeremy Hunt accused of breaking promises to victims | UK News
Tory leadership contender and ex-health secretary Jeremy Hunt has been accused of not fulfilling his promises to victims of the infected blood scandal. The widow of Mike Dorricott, who died after being diagnosed with terminal cancer linked to the hepatitis C he contracted from contaminated blood products, said Mr Hunt failed to come up with …
The gay men breaking blood donation rules
Image copyright Getty Images Men who have sex with are barred from giving blood in England, Scotland and Wales for three months after sexual activity – but some are deciding to break the rules. “It galls me every time I hear an advert on the radio asking for people to give blood, when there’s a …
Abbott device helps in cutting blood sugar in type 2 diabetics: study
(Reuters) – Insulin-dependent patients with type 2 diabetes saw a significant drop in their blood sugar levels after wearing Abbott Laboratories Inc’s continuous glucose monitoring system for three months compared with those who use routine fingerstick testing, researchers said on Saturday. The study, which was presented at the American Diabetes Association meeting in San Francisco, …
