Blood, Platelet Donations Needed In Wake Of Hurricane Florence
"There is an especially critical need for platelets to help cancer patients and type O blood donations for ongoing patient care and emergencies."
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"There is an especially critical need for platelets to help cancer patients and type O blood donations for ongoing patient care and emergencies."
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the Illinois portion is part of more than $1 billion the agency distributed to all states as part of its five-point opioid strategy.
Some claim there are health benefits to having the organ encapsulated, saying it restores iron levels and reduces postpartum depression. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says there is little research to back up those claims.
Olivia Shorter was named the 2018 Red Cross Blood Services Hero for her work helping other children just like her.
Bob Evans is recalling 46,000 pounds of its sausage links. The Department of Agriculture said they could have "extraneous materials," including plastic.
The city of Chicago has joined 19 other local governments in a legal brief supporting Planned Parenthood's challenge of federal changes to funding requirements.
The 30-hour operation took place four months ago and involved more than 100 specialists and health professionals, including doctors, nurses, and many other personnel.
A woman received her money back from a cosmetic surgery center following a CBS 2 investigation.
If avocados top your list of favorite foods, you're in luck -- at least seven avocado-themed restaurants have opened around the world.
The World Health Organization's cancer research arm estimated in a report released Wednesday that there will be about 18 million new cases of cancer globally this year and 9.6 million deaths.
Scientists in the UK have launched a new clinical study to test the use of a stem cell treatment for the inflammatory bowel disease.
Apple is trying to turn its smartwatch from a niche gadget into a lifeline to better health by slowly evolving it into a medical device.
Supermodel Chrissy Teigen opens up about battling postpartum depression, life with award-winning singer-songwriter John Legend, her relationship with her millions of social media followers and more.
Obesity's impact is most serious in communities where access to healthy foods and regular physical activity is limited.
Summer is winding down and school is back in session, which means flu season is right around the corner. And as health officials remind us every year, the best protection against the virus is to get a flu shot.
