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Passage in the House marked a major victory for Democrats.

Some dogs can expand their vocabulary by eavesdropping on their owners

Associated Press, NEW YORK – Dogs are great at learning action commands like “sit” and “stay.” They're less good at remembering the names of things, like what their squeaky or stuffed toys are called. Only an elite group of gifted word-learner dogs can retain the names of hundreds of toys. Scientists know of about 50 such pooches, but they aren’t yet sure what's behind their wordy skills. Now, new research is pushing the limits of what...

“Put your G-D hands on me & see what happens” Road Rager Dead

A vehicle accident in Horry County, SC, turned deadly after two men exchanged heated words and one of the drivers shot and killed the other. One man has been arrested.

8 Treatment Breakthroughs for Acute Pain

CNN – Common treatments for acute pain include acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, and opioids. However, opioids carry the risk of addiction, among other issues. Here are several emerging non-opioid treatments. Emerging treatments for acute pain include non-opioid analgesics, local anesthetics, and virtual reality. Here are several breakthrough treatments that care teams use or may use in the future for acute pain. 1. Non-opioid analgesics Suzetrigine (Journavx) is a new pain relief medication available for the treatment of moderate...

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and Type 2 diabetes

Two new studies are the first to examine the role of preservatives in the development of cancer and type 2 diabetes. \

Prediabetes: You Can Turn It Around

What Is Prediabetes? It’s when your blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes. You won’t necessarily notice any symptoms -- you can have it and not know it. A simple blood test can tell you if you do. You’re at risk if you’re overweight, over 45, and you don’t exercise. It makes you more likely to have type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but you can take steps to...

NASA says it is ‘evaluating all options’ as astronauts navigate medical concern in space

CNN – NASA said on Wednesday it was postponing a spacewalk at the International Space Station that was scheduled for Thursday, citing a “medical concern” with one of the crew members. The space agency did not name the astronaut involved but confirmed later the issue was related to a “single crew member who is stable” and officials are considering next steps. “Safely conducting our missions is our highest priority, and we are actively evaluating all options,...

13 Lies You Tell Your Doctor (and Why You Shouldn’t)

WEBMD – If there’s ever a place to be honest about your habits and your health, it’s your doctor's office. Forget the embarrassment -- your doctor’s there to help you, and the more information they have, the more they’re able to do. ‘I Never Binge Drink’ Don’t want to tell your doc just how hard you party? Binge drinking can throw test results off and send your doctor down the wrong path if you have health problems. ‘I...

Stoners ignore serious health risks, enrich leftist state

“Colorado, which legalized marijuana in 2012, has become a case study of the consequences: an increase in traffic deaths, mental health concerns, and emergency room visits, workplace safety issues, and a growth in the black market.”

LaMalfa’s Death Further Depletes House G.O.P. Majority

THE NEW YORK TIMES – The sudden death of Representative Doug LaMalfa, Republican of California, cast a pall over the first day of the new session of Congress on Tuesday, when House Republicans mourned their colleague and also watched their tiny majority dwindle to the bare minimum of 218 votes. The passing of Mr. LaMalfa, 65, who died during an emergency surgery, came on the same day that the resignation of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene...

Kennedy Is Telling Americans How to Eat. It’s Not Crazy Advice.

On Wednesday, the Trump administration came out with new dietary guidelines for the United States. The goal is to give Americans guidance about what makes a healthy diet.

Flu surges in 45 states as doctor visits reach highest level in nearly 30 years

About 5,000 people have died of the flu so far this season, including 9 children, as the Trump administration pulls back on advice to get kids vaccinated.

Mayo Clinic Q&A: What heart-healthy habits should I consider starting in the new year?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Heart disease runs in my family, and I really want to avoid developing it myself if I can. What heart-health habits should I consider starting in the new year? ANSWER: When it comes to heart health, prevention still delivers the greatest return. Taking steps now — no matter how small — provides far greater benefits than managing heart disease later. Fortunately, there are many practical, sustainable ways to lower your risk, even if heart disease is...

Subsidies won’t fix America’s health care ‘crisis’: Opinion

Out-of-pocket costs are doubling for many families with pandemic-era enhanced subsidies expired. Employer-sponsored family coverage now costs nearly $26,000 per year.

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