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What the doctor never told you about A-fib and dementia

CNN Digital – Known as A-fib, atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat often described by many people who have it as a “quiver,” “flutter” or “flip-flop” of the heart in the chest. Atrial fibrillation is the leading cause of stroke(opens in a new tab) in the U.S. In addition, strokes connected to A-fib tend to be “more severe than strokes with other underlying causes,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(opens in...

Study: hot showers can kill sperm cells – But also some good news

CITADEL – Do you fancy long showers? it could mean trouble for the "little ones." When the testicles are exposed to high temperatures, it can harm sperm production. Therefore, fertility researchers recommend keeping the water at a specific temperature. One in six people worldwide will experience infertility during their lifetime, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While genetic factors play a role, lifestyle choices can also have a significant impact. A new study suggests that hot...

Worst U.S. whooping cough outbreak in a decade has infected thousands

The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted some people's ability to get vaccinations for other infectious diseases, including pertussis.

Mindfulness found as effective as leading antidepressant in treating anxiety disorders

MEDICAL XPRESS – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) was found to be as effective as the antidepressant escitalopram in reducing agoraphobia, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder symptoms. The muti-institution study, led by the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland, suggests that mindfulness practices may offer a viable alternative to medication for treating anxiety disorders, with significantly fewer side effects. Anxiety disorders affect millions of people and are frequently treated with medications...

Dog kills rabid skunk in NJ backyard

NJ.com – A dog in a Camden County backyard killed a skunk that was later confirmed to be rabid by the state Department of Health and Human Services. Gloucester Township’s Animal Control Officer was called to pick up the skunk and arranged for the animal to be sent to the state’s lab to be tested for rabies. The dog that killed the skunk had been vaccinated against rabies, but was given a booster shot and must...

Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Discovery: Scientists Discover New Treatment Path

New research shows astrocytes can remove Alzheimer’s-related amyloid-beta via autophagy, offering a promising new direction for treatment strategies focusing on these brain cells.

Sammy Basso, longest survivor of rapid ageing disease, dies at 28

In 2005, when he was 10, he and his parents founded the Italian Progeria Association, a charity that supports research into progeria and supports families dealing with the disease.

BrucePac Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2024 – BrucePac, a Durant, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from June 19, 2024, to October 8, 2024. These products were shipped to other establishments and distributors nationwide then distributed to restaurants and institutions. Information regarding product labels...

Emhoff, Tim Walz Walk Away from Cafe Counter Without Paying

The two men visited the Otro Cafe in Phoenix, Arizona, according to AZCentral.

University Instructor Placed On Leave After Saying Men Who Don’t Vote For Kamala Should Be Shot

DailyWire.com – An instructor at the University of Kansas has been placed on administrative leave after he was recorded telling his class that men who don’t vote for a female president should be shot. The instructor, who has not been named, made the comments during a class earlier this semester – a video of which was posted to X on Wednesday morning. “ guys are smarter than girls, you’ve got some serious problems,” the instructor said...

Ethel Kennedy, Passionate Supporter of the Family Legacy, Dies at 96

She never remarried after the assassination of her husband, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and she devoted herself to working on behalf of the causes he had championed.

You’re Due for a Colonoscopy, but What if You Don’t Want It?

THE NEW YORK TIMES – This year about 53,000 Americans are expected to die from colon or rectal cancer. Doctors say most people should start getting screened at age 45. Yet many who are eligible skip testing. When most people in this country think of colon cancer screening, they think of colonoscopies, which let doctors examine the colon but can be inconvenient. Yet there are other equally acceptable options for screening. If more people knew about...

CVS Warns Of More Than 1,000 Layoffs Around New England Headquarters

KFF HEALTH NEWS – In letters to the respective states warning of the upcoming layoffs, CVS signaled its plans to cut more than 630 jobs at it's Woonsocket, Rhode Island, headquarters. Another 416 employees of the pharmacy giant's Aetna subsidiary in Hartford, Connecticut, will also be laid off. The Boston Globe: CVS To Cut More Than 630 Jobs Based At Rhode Island Headquarters CVS Health is expected to cut more than 630 employees who report to...

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