In Bridgewater, three moms have joined forces to organize a blood drive on January 27, coinciding with National Blood Donor Month and Maternal Health Awareness Day. Casey Cattell, Brianna Zarenkiewicz, and Minal Patel from the Bradley Gardens section of the township aim to collect 100 blood units. T
Ever wondered if taking multiple drugs together is safe, especially for heart and brain conditions? Turns out, there's not much research on this. A recent study dug into real-world data to figure out if mixing meds for these issues is a good idea. They looked at reports of side effects from people i
Ever thought of oxygen as a double-edged sword? Recent research shows that living in low oxygen, or hypoxia, might actually be good for us in some situations. Scientists have found that chronic hypoxia could help with diseases like mitochondrial problems, autoimmunity, heart attacks, and even aging.
Infections at surgical sites can be a real headache for patients who've had lower extremity bypass surgery. These infections can lead to longer hospital stays, higher costs, and even the loss of the graft. To tackle this issue, some medical fields have started using silver-infused dressings, and the
Kingston Literacy & Skills, a charity that's been around since 1977, has just announced a new fundraising campaign called “25 in 25”. They're asking locals to chip in $25 each month in 2025 to keep their programs running and growing. These programs help adults improve skills like reading, writing, m
Ever wondered how your parents' divorce could affect you decades later? A new study sheds light on an unexpected connection. Children who grew up with divorced parents may face a higher risk of stroke as adults. The link is so strong that it's comparable to well-known risk factors like diabetes and
Morris Chestnut is more than just a doctor in CBS's new series "Watson. " He plays Dr. John Watson, who not only solves medical mysteries but also continues the legacy of Sherlock Holmes after his partner's death. The show is not your typical medical drama; it combines hospital cases with detective
In a surprising turn of events, a group of drug traffickers was taken down by an unexpected informant: a pet French Bulldog named Bob. These criminals were involved in a major drug operation that shipped 448 kg of amphetamines, worth around $46 million, from the UK to Australia. The drugs were hidde
Florida, typically known for its sunny beaches, has recently experienced something unusual: snow. Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the northern part of Florida, warning of hazardous winter weather including snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Early Wednesday, light snow continued
Ever wondered how the design of schools can influence kids' health? Researchers have been digging into this topic for decades, and it's becoming a hot area of study. But, until now, there hasn't been a clear overview of what's been discovered. So, a recent study used a special method called scientom
