Our brain requires a constant supply of energy. A disrupted energy supply, as, for instance, caused by a stroke, can have ...

A new blood program in Fort Worth will make transfusions available more quickly to the critically injured and other patients ...

Monitoring your blood pressure is a vital part of maintaining heart health. When you understand what your blood pressure readings mean, you can make informed decisions about your lifestyle choices ...

In the kidneys, PTH stimulates calcium reabsorption and phosphate excretion, increasing the amount of calcium-free from phosphates in the blood. Starting at the kidneys, PTH stimulates the conversion ...

In an emailed statement, a spokesperson for the American Red Cross, Evan Peterson, said the organization — which provides about 40% of the nation's blood supply — follows all FDA rules ...

A mysterious creature has been branded a 'chupacabra' and a 'skin-walker' after it was caught on camera by a terrified onlooker. Janay Lynn, 30, said the animal gave her 'the chills' when she saw ...

We'll update this post as necessary. In early 2025, social media users began spreading a rumor that a Florida surgeon transfused expired blood into Black and Hispanic patients. The claim ...

MANCHESTER, N.H. — This April, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give lifesaving blood or platelets now as seasonal travel ramps up. The impact of busy spring calendars comes on the heels of ...

It has now been introduced so that loyal blood donors can get free transfusion privileges for their close and immediate family. The National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has unveiled this important ...

A novel blood test that detects a key biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) could help physicians more accurately determine the presence and track disease progression. The test measures levels ...

Diabetes test results show whether your blood sugar levels are normal, in the prediabetes range, or high enough to indicate diabetes. A fasting blood sugar test under 99 mg/dL is normal, between 100 ...

MANILA, Philippines — A blood-letting project in preparation for road crashes for this year will be held on May 6, according to a commuters’ group on Tuesday. National Center for Commuter ...