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Jan 24 2025 This Week in Cardiology
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medscape.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Is this the ‘ultimate biohack’? Author says it helps with longevity, stress and depression
Your social circle might be the key to a long, happy life. That’s according to Simon Sinek, a best-selling author and leadership expert, who...
nypost.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Feeling political distress? Here are coping strategies a psychologist shares with his clients
Jeremy P. Shapiro, Case Western Reserve UniversityI began practicing psychotherapy during the Reagan administration. Thirty years went by before...
wausaupilotandreview.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Arkansas' state legislature: New bills would redefine "beer" and the Gulf of Mexico
The second full week of the 95th General Assembly closes today. Why it matters: The regular session is when lawmakers hash out proposed changes to...
axios.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Black Women, Your Doctor Might be Ignoring Your Pain: Here’s the Shocking Reason Why
Surveys have repeatedly shown that a large percentage of Black Americans don’t feel like their symptoms are taken seriously by the medical community....
blackdoctor.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
Social Media’s 10 Worst Pieces of Mental Health Advice
Here are some bad tips spreading like wildfire on social media. Social media is full of catchy mental health advice. Some of it resonates deeply,...
psychologytoday.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
This 1-Minute Daily Exercise Can Accelerate Your Success, According to a Psychology PhD
That advice comes from Alice Boyes, PhD, a former clinical psychologist and the author of Stress-Free Productivity (TarcherPerigee, 2022). In an intriguing post at Psychology Today,...
inc.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / science
Myth busted: Healthy habits take longer than 21 days to set in
We're nearly one month into 2025, but if you're struggling to hold onto your New Year's resolution, stay strong, as new research shows that forming a...
sciencedaily.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Eat Mostly Plants to Boost Your Gut Health
Guten Tag from Frankfurt! It’s Sonja, a former vegetarian who’s pleased to discover that my recent move to a more flexible diet can...
bloomberg.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
How AI Will Change the ePrescribing Experience for Patients, Providers and Pharmacies
There are a number of important ways AI will impact patients, providers and pharmacies in the coming year. They break down into three key areas....
medcitynews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Woman who never smoked diagnosed with lung cancer at 34 amid rise in cases: ‘I was shocked’
Yovana Portillo felt stunned that she had lung cancer because she never smoked. But she hopes people realize that lung cancer can happen to anyone....
today.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Promising New Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening
An investigational blood test for early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) in average-risk adults met the primary endpoints of sensitivity and...
medscape.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
How the battles over abortion, minimum wage are playing out in Missouri
ST. LOUIS — Two voter-approved ballot measures in Missouri are facing court battles. A majority of voters in November’s election backed two major...
pbs.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
New Study Reveals Dairy's Complicated Role in Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Levels—What You Need to Know
• Consuming dairy products often could be linked to reduced blood pressure, but also less healthy cholesterol levels, a study found. • While there is some...
health.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Can Emergency Contraception Be Used for an Abortion? MDs Unpack the Latest Research
Access to reproductive care has been under fire in America since June 2022, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that guaranteed...
popsugar.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
'Ugh. Do I have to?' Honest questions (and answers!) about cardio, illustrated
You know that cardio exercise is good for your health. But it can be hard to work up the motivation to do it. If you're...
npr.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
Half of U.S. adults say moderate drinking is bad for health, poll finds
The CNN poll also showed support for labels about alcohol consumption and cancer risk, as recommended by the U.S. surgeon general this month. Half...
washingtonpost.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Birch Bark Gel Shows Sustained Benefits for EB
Long- term treatment with Oleogel-S10 (birch bark extract, Filsuvez) gel significantly reduced wound burden and disease activity in individuals with...
medscape.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Why Sentara Health Invested $ 11M Into iPhones for Nurses
Sentara Health invested $ 11 million into smartphones for its nurses, equipping them with HIPAA-compliant devices to streamline communication,...
medcitynews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
More Twins Are Being Born Even as Birth Rates Are Falling. Here's Why.
Globally, mothers are having fewer children. Yet despite this latest observed decline in birth rates, the number of twins and triplets being born...
sciencealert.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Five vaccine policy moves RFK Jr. could make
If he’s confirmed as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have broad authority to pursue an anti-vaccine agenda. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has...
politico.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Let the political games begin: French athletes don't want to return to era of 'poverty, depression'
Following an exceptional Summer Olympic Games last summer in Paris, the French sportsworld is up in arms over the PM's planned 33% budget cuts which would...
france24.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
UnitedHealth confirms 190 million Americans affected by Change Healthcare data breach
UnitedHealth has confirmed the ransomware attack on its Change Healthcare unit last February affected around 190 million people in America — nearly double previous estimates. The U....
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Living with Migraines: “I Was Dismissed, But I Never Gave Up”
Living with a chronic condition often involves navigating uncharted territory, facing unexpected challenges, and building resilience along the way....
blackdoctor.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
VDH: Richmond's water crisis was "completely avoidable"
A 10-page report from Virginia health officials to Richmond on Thursday can be summed up with one scathing sentence: "The water crisis should never...
axios.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / health
Scientists find Ozempic may treat cancer, Alzheimer's and more. Is it hype or truly a "wonder drug?"
Few drugs have captured public attention like Ozempic; many of us have even taken it. The type 2 diabetes medication, generically known as semaglutide, has received...
salon.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
A 43-year-old fixed his back pain to tackle the world's toughest triathlon by eating more protein and doing 5 simple exercises
In the first ten minutes of his run, Pablo Sampaio knew something wasn't right. The 43-year-old Michigan resident was in his second day of a...
businessinsider.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
RFK Jr.’s allies have a plan to upend childhood vaccination
Robert F. Kennedy’s Jr. advisers are sparring over how far he should go on vaccines as health secretary. Top advisers to Robert F. Kennedy...
politico.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Electrolyte Drinks Can Make Things Worse When You're Sick. Here's Why.
For generations, Gatorade and similar electrolyte beverages have been helpful tools for athletes seeking a competitive edge. In 1965, Dr. Robert Cade...
sciencealert.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
The World's 'Happiest' Countries Harbor a Dark Side, Study Reveals
Have you looked at the international rankings of the world's happiest countries lately? Measuring a country's subjective levels of happiness has...
sciencealert.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Visualized: Who Funds the World Health Organization?
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a United Nations agency dedicated to global public health, coordinating responses to crises and promoting...
visualcapitalist.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / science
Common Herbicide Linked to Low Birth Weights in Rural Areas
Glyphosate, a widely used herbicide in U.S. farming, might be linked to low birth weights and pre-term births among babies born in rural communities,...
newsweek.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
CMS withdraws appeal of UnitedHealth Medicare Advantage star ratings case
The federal government is officially backing down from a courtroom fight with the country’s largest Medicare Advantage insurer, just three days after...
statnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Keeping my house tidy gave me terrible anxiety, then my therapist told me this one, eye-opening thing that changed everything
I grew up in an intensely messing home so as a teenager, and later as an adult with my own home, I was preoccupied with...
homesandgardens.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Matteson farm loses entire flock of hens to bird flu outbreak
Farmers at Kakadoodle, a family chicken farm in south suburban Matteson, were in its coops on a recent Sunday because a water pipe had frozen...
chicagotribune.com
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health / job & work / work-life balance
Why Your Employees May Be Looking For A New Job (And What To Do About It)
Kent Ingle is president of Southeastern University, author of several leadership books and host of the Framework Leadership podcast. The question of how to retain...
forbes.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / wellness
See ya, knock-off Ozempic
Jessica DeBenedetto has only been on compounded tirzepatide for a couple of weeks, but she already feels like it's a life-changer. Her doctor prescribed the...
businessinsider.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / wellness
A woman regained weight after she stopped taking semaglutide. Now she works 2 jobs to afford it.
The weight loss drug semaglutide was a "miracle" for Staci Rice, making cravings and "food noise" disappear and helping her to lose 64 pounds in around...
businessinsider.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / wellness
'I'm an Arthritis Doctor, and One Thing Can Make a Huge Difference for Joint Paint When It's Cold Out'
It's low-risk with potentially high rewards. Cold weather can be polarizing. While some adore walking in a winter wonderland, others find walking when...
parade.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / wellness
Try 5 exercises to fix knee pain and offset the damage of sitting all day, according to a physical therapist
Simple exercises can help prevent knee pain from derailing your routine, according to a physical therapist. Andrey Simeonovski, a physical therapy doctor, recently spent a...
businessinsider.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / wellness
It’s time You Gave the Mighty Chickpea the Love It Deserves
Looking for the next big food thing? The only thing more impressive than chickpeas’ nutrition facts are the number of ways you can eat them....
wellandgood.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / wellness
This Type of Coffee Is the Worst for Heart Health, According to Cardiologists
It can increase the risk of heart disease, according to scientific research. If you’re one of the 66% of Americans who drinks coffee, you likely...
parade.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / wellness
Rice Cakes Are Getting a Rebrand — and RDs Say the Hype Is Well-Deserved
Rice cakes are one of the latest old school "diet" foods currently experiencing a major popularity resurgence. Following in the footsteps of cottage cheese, they're...
popsugar.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / nutrition / wellness
You Need More Than Probiotics for a Healthy Gut. Here's the Combo That Works
Probiotics may bring good bacteria to your gut, but they won’t stick around too long without the right fuel. Adding variety to your diet—...
verywellhealth.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / wellness
5 Ultra-Processed Foods You Can Actually Feel OK About Eating, According to Experts
• Ultra-processed foods—heavily manufactured foods made with artificial ingredients—have been linked to long-term health complications. • While foods like...
health.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / science
Has a ‘quademic’ hit the US? 4 viral infections and what to know about them
Four viruses are circulating in the U.S., sparking concerns of a possible "quademic." Influenza, COVID-19, RSV and norovirus are all at "very high levels"...
foxnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / wellness
What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Turmeric Tea Daily
Turmeric tea is a beverage made by infusing turmeric, a bright yellow spice derived from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, into hot water....
verywellhealth.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / science
N-Acetyl Cysteine in the Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders: A Systematic Review
Clin Psychopharmacol Neurosci . 2015 Apr 30;13(1):12–24. doi: 10.9758/cpn.2015.13.1.12 Georgina Oliver 1Department of Psychiatry, The Melbourne Clinic,...
nih.gov
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health / wellness
Hidden Danger of Recreational Xanax Use: Here's What You Need to Know
Anecdotal reports from some professionals have prompted concerns about young people using prescription benzodiazepines such as Xanax for recreational...
sciencealert.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / wellness
The US Is in an Egg Shortage—Dietitians Share 4 Protein-Packed Foods to Add to Your Breakfast Instead
• Bird flu has impacted millions of hens in the U.S., leading to a national egg shortage. • Eggs are a healthy, go-to breakfast packed with...
health.com
- 30+ days ago
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