Blood News

Blood protein used to rejuvenate an aging heart

Researchers have demonstrated that a protein found only in the blood of young mice reverses the effects of aging in old mice. The next step is to see if this is possible to achieve with humans.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Toddler gets HIV during blood transfusion

A toddler in Russia was accidentally infected with HIV after going to see doctors for a blood transfusion. A criminal probe has now been opened up.

In the Media by Owen Weldon

'Evil Dead' hacks its way to the top

One could call it a big win for "Evil Dead 2013" as it scares up a bloody box office win with a solid $26 million haul. Whether it has legs may depend on word of mouth now.

In the Media by Tim O'Brien - 2 comments

DNA solves blood mystery of beheaded King Louis XVI

Barcelona - When French King Louis XVI went to the guillotine in 1793 eager Parisians rushed to dip their handkerchiefs into the blood, as souvenirs of the event. DNA analysis now shows fabric placed in an ornate gourd contains blood of the beheaded monarch.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas - 2 comments

Scientific breakthrough helps people live without breathing

Boston - It sounds like science fiction or magic, like when Harry Potter discovered he could breathe underwater with Gillyweed. But now scientists have developed microparticles injected into the bloodstream that can keep a person alive without breathing.

In the Media by Darren Weir - 1 comment

Children of obese mothers have low iron levels

A research study has indicated that children born to obese mothers tend to have a higher number of health problems than those born from mothers who are of a more healthy weight.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Study: Jehovah's Witnesses fare better after cardiac surgery

A new study shows that Jehovah's Witnesses, known for their stand on refusing blood transfusions fair better after undergoing cardiac surgery than those who accept blood transfusions.

In the Media by Kevin Jess - 10 comments

Op-Ed: Real heroes donate blood

Baker City - When people choose to donate blood to the American Red Cross, some give a few pints a year, while others have donated 100 pints in their lifetime. Father Julian Cassar of Saint Francis Cathedral in Baker City, Oregon is one of them.

In the Media by Scott Ungerecht

Op-Ed: Syria prepares for war, while Muslims murder Christians

A diplomat says Syria is ready for war. A new kill count for eradicating Christianity. Nigerian Muslim militants murder seven Christians in violent Church attack. And Tunisian Muslims murder Christian man.

In the Media by Eliot Elwar - 14 comments

Don’t like needles? Scientists develop blood test alternative

A science team have developed an alternative to the needle-prick blood test. The new technology involves simply shining a special light at the skin and could be good news for the needle phobic.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 6 comments