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A Veteran Blood Donor’s Guide to Not Freaking Out Your First Time

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 · Gadgets

Donating blood is a lifesaving gift, but it’s not always the easiest one to give. I should know—I’ve been doing it for over 15 years. The national blood…

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Red Cross hopes a chance to win Super Bowl tickets will encourage blood donations – WTOP News

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 · Washington DC Local News

To counter diminishing blood donations, which is typical for this time of year, the American Red Cross is offering a chance to win tickets to Super Bowl LX…

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Annunciation Catholic Church gives back to community through blood drive

November 28, 2025November 29, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Around the holidays, experts say it can be difficult to find people with the time and ability to donate blood.  On a mission to continue giving back to…

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Annunciation parishioners donating blood to help local patients

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Parishioners of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis are gathering a week after a shooting left two children dead and 21 other people hurt to donate blood as they…

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Minnesota dealing with low blood supply; health officials call for donations

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Minnesota health officials say the state’s blood supply is critically low and are calling for action to address the problem. “I think giving blood is one of the…

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Drinking Water, Losing Weight  | NutritionFacts.org

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 · Nutrition

A few times a day, drink two cups of cold water on an empty stomach for weight loss. After drinking two cups (half a liter) of water, you…

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Cape Ann news in brief

Cape Ann news in brief

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Listings may be sent to: Goings On, Gloucester Daily Times, 36 Whittemore St.,Gloucester, MA 01930, or emailed to Joann Mackenzie at jomackenzie@gloucestertimes.com, at least two weeks prior to…

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Does Drinking Water Affect Our Adrenal Hormones?  | NutritionFacts.org

Does Drinking Water Affect Our Adrenal Hormones?  | NutritionFacts.org

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 · Nutrition

Drinking water can be a safe, simple, and effective way to prevent yourself from fainting. Within three minutes of drinking a few cups of water (12 mL/kg of…

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Cape Ann news in brief

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October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Blood drives The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets, to make and keep donation appointments now…

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Cape Ann news in brief

Cape Ann news in brief

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Listings may be sent to: Goings On, Gloucester Daily Times, 36 Whittemore St.,Gloucester, MA 01930, or emailed to Joann Mackenzie at jomackenzie@gloucestertimes.com, at least two weeks prior to…

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August 24, 2024August 24, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Listings may be sent to: Goings On, Gloucester Daily Times, 36 Whittemore St.,Gloucester, MA 01930, or emailed to Joann Mackenzie at jomackenzie@gloucestertimes.com, at least two weeks prior to…

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August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Listings may be sent to: Goings On, Gloucester Daily Times, 36 Whittemore St.,Gloucester, MA 01930, or emailed to Joann Mackenzie at jomackenzie@gloucestertimes.com, at least two weeks prior to…

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July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Listings may be sent to: Goings On, Gloucester Daily Times, 36 Whittemore St.,Gloucester, MA 01930, or emailed to Joann Mackenzie at jomackenzie@gloucestertimes.com, at least two weeks prior to…

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July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Listings may be sent to: Goings On, Gloucester Daily Times, 36 Whittemore St.,Gloucester, MA 01930, or emailed to Joann Mackenzie at jomackenzie@gloucestertimes.com, at least two weeks prior to…

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July 13, 2024July 13, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Listings may be sent to: Goings On, Gloucester Daily Times, 36 Whittemore St.,Gloucester, MA 01930, or emailed to Joann Mackenzie at jomackenzie@gloucestertimes.com, at least two weeks prior to…

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June 15, 2024June 15, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Listings may be sent to: Goings On, Gloucester Daily Times, 36 Whittemore St.,Gloucester, MA 01930, or emailed to Joann Mackenzie at jomackenzie@gloucestertimes.com, at least two weeks prior to…

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More gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood as FDA moves to ease restrictions

More gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood as FDA moves to ease restrictions

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 · US News

The U.S. is moving to ease restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men and other groups that traditionally face higher risks of HIV. The Food and…

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FDA Moves to Ease Restrictions on Gay Men Giving Blood

FDA Moves to Ease Restrictions on Gay Men Giving Blood

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 · Health

By Cara Murez and Robin Foster  HealthDay Reporters THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) – U.S. Food & Drug Administration policies that have limited blood donations from men…

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LifeShare sending hundreds of blood products to help Florida hospitals

LifeShare sending hundreds of blood products to help Florida hospitals

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 · US News

SHREVEPORT, La. – LifeShare Blood Center is sending 320 blood products to Pensacola, Fla., Thursday morning in response to the blood shortage caused by Hurricane Ian. Blood centers…

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