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9 Fall Fruits and Vegetables That Are Healthy for Your Heart
Seasonal fall produce can boost a heart-healthy diet. Many of these fruits and vegetables are rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that support cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol and reducing plaque in arteries. As a general rule, aim for at least 2.5 cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruit per day as part of a healthy eating plan.…
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New study may help uncover the true impact of childhood lead exposure
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Lead exposure in childhood may be even more dangerous for cognitive development and school performance than previously thought, according to a new analysis led by data scientist Joe Feldman. Lead exposure in children most often comes from deteriorating lead-based paint, contaminated soil or old water pipes—hazards that remain in many U.S. communities. High levels of lead…
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Is Everybody “Microdosing” Ozempic Without You?
What used to be a whisper—“I’m on Ozempic”—has recently become a shout. Celebrities like Serena Williams, Oprah, and Kelly Clarkson are on the jab, aka an injectionable medication like Ozempic, Zepbound, or Mounjaro, which is a synthetic version of the GLP-1 hormone our body produces, and the results typically include weight loss. “GLP-1 is short for glucagon-like peptide 1, a…
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WHO’s new report highlights the urgent need to address NCDs and mental health
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an additional investment of just US$3 per person annually in tackling noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) could yield economic benefits of…
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Senators Demand Names of Foreign Drugmakers Skirting FDA Import Bans — ProPublica
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Two prominent U.S. senators are demanding the Food and Drug Administration provide an immediate accounting of the foreign generic drugmakers allowed to skirt bans meant to keep dangerous medication out of the United States. The top members of…
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New initiative targets faster shock diagnosis and care with ‘door to lactate clearance’
Credit: Pixabay from Pexels A new initiative by The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) proposes a new framework and call to action for managing cardiogenic shock (CS), establishing lactate clearance potentially as the standardized, time-based marker of patient trajectory to improve outcomes in one of the deadliest cardiovascular emergencies. “SCAI Door to Lactate Clearance (SCAI DLC) Cardiogenic Shock…
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Wake County schools mental health | Green Level High hosts 2nd annual mental health awareness game
CARY, N.C. (WTVD) — Tonight Green Level High School hosts their second annual mental health awareness game. Tonight’s homecoming game will be a blackout with students teachers and guests wearing black NAMI t-shirts. They are National Alliance on Mental illness shirts bringing awareness to the need for resources in schools. This is an initiative started by students last year. “I…
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Do GLP-1 Patches Work And Are They Safe? Doctors Weigh In
People searching for an affordable way to lose weight with a GLP-1 drug may come across products marketed as “GLP-1 patches” online. They’re advertised as helping to reduce cravings, control appetite and support weight loss. Consumers may think they’re getting a blockbuster GLP-1 drug like semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — or tirzepatide — the active…
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Kennedy’s take on vaccine science fractures cohesive national public health strategies
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has had a busy few months. He fired the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, purged the agency’s vaccine advisory committee, and included among…
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Woman is in dire need of blood pressure meds after a fall
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman aged 58, and I have very high blood pressure from a fall that dissected my aorta. I somehow survived and am thriving. Well, the last time I checked my blood pressure about a week ago, it was 193/119 mmHg, which is low for me. It’s usually around 220/130 mmHg, give or take. I…
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