Blood clots

Wildlife officials have disclosed new details regarding bald eagle Jackie's illness, revealing that she had blood clots. The reports also include information detailing where her remains will be sent.

Wildlife officials revealed new details concerning Jackie's illness, specifically noting that she suffered from blood clots. The information also addressed where her remains will be sent.

Baton Rouge General is offering free leg vein screenings in August, September, and October to detect health issues such as blood clots and deep vein thrombosis.

Long-distance air travel increases blood clot risk, particularly for pulmonary embolism, which occurs when deep vein thrombosis clots travel to the lungs. Doctors recommend hydration, movement, and compression stockings for prevention, while high-risk individuals may require blood thinners. Risk factors include immobility, cancer, family history, and prior clots.

Lana Mountford, 74, moved from an assisted living facility costing $7,000 a month to a two-bedroom house in 2024 due to rising costs and health challenges. She now lives independently in Bellingham, Washington, with part-time care at $35 per hour, managing health issues including a brain tumor and blood clots.

Scientists have identified why rare blood clots occur after certain COVID-19 vaccines or adenovirus infections, linking it to the immune system mistakenly targeting a blood protein (PF4). This discovery enables vaccine redesign to prevent the reaction while maintaining effectiveness.