Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS) is a severe and life-threatening complication of dengue infection, occurring in a minority of patients but carrying high risk of death if untreated. Dengue itself is caused ...

The American Red Cross is stressing that blood and platelet donors are critically needed to offset the seasonal drop in turnout.

The American Red Cross is highlighting the lifesaving importance of platelet donations this fall with another fun PEANUTS ...

It was a gushing nosebleed that lasted about an hour that alerted the Niagara Falls family that something was seriously wrong. “Every year she would get nosebleeds around allergy time. They last a few ...

The American Red Cross is teaming up with a beloved cartoon character to incentivize people to donate platelets this autumn.

CAPE GIRARDEAU — As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all ...

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September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month in the USA, designated by Congress to help focus attention on the need for ...

Learning about early symptoms may help you in the long run. Here are the early symptoms to know, according to medical professionals.

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Taking my blood pressure is always nerve wracking. I do not have any risk factors for high blood pressure (hypertension), but the slow tightening of the cuff makes me very aware of my heart rate, and ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole provider of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at more than 40 area hospitals, is issuing a ...