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3-D Virtual Heart Assessment Tool Accurately Pinpoints Fatal Arrhythmia

By R. Siva Kumar - May 12, 2016 05:08 PM EDT

A 3-D virtual heart assessment tool called the virtual-heart arrhythmia risk predictor (VARP) has been made by Johns Hopkins University researchers. It can accurately determine which patients are most at risk of fatal arrhythmia.

Eminem News and Rumors: Rapper Reported To Have Royal Genes

By Jenn Loro - Mar 23, 2016 10:58 AM EDT

One can never entirely know one's self. Recently, Eminem was just found out to have Royal blood, a qualification that would reinforce his King of Rap title.

Rare Blood Infection Results To 17 Deaths In Wisconsin

By Jenn Loro - Mar 21, 2016 08:15 AM EDT

A rare blood infection linked to 54 recorded cases and 17 deaths in Wisconsin appeared to have reached Michigan. The infection usually preys elderly people with either weak immune system or an underlying health conditions

FDA Ends Lifetime Ban on Gay, Bisexual Male Blood Donors

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 21, 2015 02:30 PM EST

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted the lifetime ban on gay and bisexual male blood donors.

Bayer Heart Failure Drug Lowered Death Totals in Mid-Stage Trial

By Cheri Cheng - Aug 31, 2015 03:20 PM EDT

Bayer heart failure drug dramatically cut the number of deaths in its mid-stage trial.

Real Life 'Vampires' Scared Of Being Stereotyped

By Peter R - Jul 08, 2015 05:15 PM EDT

A new study claims that such 'vampires' are actually ordinary people from all walks of life who ingest a small amount of blood to meet their energy requirements.

Exercise Can Kill: Marathons, Endurance Workouts Linked to Blood Poisoning

By Kamal Nayan - Jun 18, 2015 01:42 PM EDT

Ultra marathons and endurance events cause gut bacteria to leak into the bloodstream, leading to blood poisoning, according to a new study.

Every Drop Of Blood Can Identify Every Virus You've Ever Hosted, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 06, 2015 11:54 PM EDT

Your blood can be full of all the viruses that have made you ill---and even recovered from--- according to scientists.

VirScan Blood Test Can Reveal Viral Infections History During Lifetime

By Peter R - Jun 05, 2015 03:26 PM EDT

With just a single drop of blood it is possible to know the entire list of viruses that infected a person up until the moment of testing.

Smartphone Camera Turned Microscope Could Revolutionize Healthcare in Africa

By Peter R - May 07, 2015 03:08 PM EDT

Smartphone camera becomes a microscope with a 3D printed base and an app that can help it detect parasites in blood.

Print Shocker: Vangardist Magazine Cover Inked With HIV + Blood

By Peter R - May 04, 2015 10:20 AM EDT

The publisher feels that the cover will help initiate talk about HIV and AIDS.

'Liquid Biopsy' can Find Cancer DNA in Blood

By Peter R - Apr 20, 2015 03:00 PM EDT

The new test can help researchers determine if treatments have to be changed or if cancer can reoccur.

Google Creating 'Synthetic Skin' To Detect Cancer

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 02, 2015 09:16 AM EST

At its hidden research centre, Google X laboratories is creating a wristband to identify and prevent cancer.

Memphis and BYU Brawl at the end of Miami Beach Bowl

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 23, 2014 09:38 AM EST

Memphis and BYU ended an incredible Miami Beach Bowl with a bloody brawl.

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