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Perez Hilton’s family says he will undergo surgery after experiencing significant blood loss during an Aug. 4 TikTok livestream in which he appeared to harm himself; he remains hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act with a serious but stable condition, and his family asks for privacy as they focus on treatment and recovery for him and his children.
Researchers from The Ohio State University are monitoring and trying to control the Asian longhorned tick population, which has become established in Ohio. The arrival of this invasive species has resulted in the death of three cows due to severe blood loss. The Asian longhorned tick is native to East Asia but has been found in various parts of North America, Australia, and New Zealand, posing a threat to livestock and potentially humans.
Country singer Renee Blair shares her harrowing childbirth experience on Instagram, revealing that she lost almost half of her blood, or two liters, during the delivery of her first child. Blair describes the panic attacks and weakness she has experienced since coming home, but also expresses gratitude for her body's ability to recover. She reflects on the fragility and beauty of life, emphasizing the overwhelming emotions of becoming a mother while almost losing her own life. Blair and her husband, music producer Jordan Schmidt, welcomed their baby boy last week.
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that adults who took aspirin were 20% more likely to be anemic than those who didn’t take it. Anemia is generally tied to worse health, including fatigue, memory and thinking trouble, depression, and an increased risk of death. Aspirin makes it harder for blood to clot because it keeps platelets from sticking together. It also blocks an enzyme called Cox-1, which is important for the maintenance of the lining of the stomach and intestines. With this protective barrier damaged, it’s easier for small amounts of blood to leak out of the gut over time, eventually causing anemia.
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that adults who took a low dose of aspirin daily were 20% more likely to develop anemia than those who didn't take it. Anemia is a condition that leads to reduced oxygen in the blood and is tied to worse health outcomes in the elderly. The study followed more than 18,000 adults aged 65 and older from the US and Australia for about five years. The researchers suggest that doctors should consider monitoring their patients' hemoglobin levels more closely if they have multiple risk factors, including aspirin use.