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Certain Arm Positions During Blood Pressure Checks May Lead to Inaccurate Results

“This research highlights the importance of utilizing correct technique and arm positioning in order to obtain accurate blood pressure measurements in a real-world clinical setting,” said Megan Kamath, MD, a cardiologist at UCLA Health in California who was not involved in the study.

Reclaiming the U.S. Senate Majority

Republicans have been eyeing several currently Democratic seats to provide the numbers they need.

Trump Pledges New Task Force To Gut DEI Racism From The U.S. Military

THE FEDERALIST – On Friday, President Donald Trump agreed to create a new task force aimed at keeping neo-Marxist ideology out of the U.S. military if he is elected this November. The moment came during an on-stage exchange with Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier at the former president’s town hall in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The Space Force veteran was fired from the service in May 2021 after publicly discussing the increasing presence of DEI racism throughout the...

Hurricane Milton Sparks Hospital Evacuations, Affecting Thousands

Tuesday, Oct 8 2024 As Florida braces for its second hurricane in two weeks, many health care facilities are preparing to evacuate patients and suspend services. Meanwhile, Politico reports that federal government disaster relief programs are near collapse. ABC News: Florida Hospitals, Health Care Centers Close Ahead Of Hurricane Milton Landfall Dozens of health care facilities in Florida are suspending services and/or preparing to evacuate as Hurricane Milton approaches. On Sunday, Pinellas County – located on the west...

Sally Field shares harrowing story about abortion in Mexico as a teenager: ‘We can’t go back’

“We can’t go back,” Field said in the video.

McDonald’s customers are cutting back on fries. Its biggest supplier is cutting jobs

The potato giant is oversupplied at a time when demand is sluggish ...

Building resilience to tame anxiety

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I struggle with persistent anxiety, which often leaves me feeling drained mentally and physically. Minor setbacks or stressors can cause me to spiral into negative thinking. What techniques can help me manage my anxiety in a lasting way? ANSWER: Anxiety is a common and uncomfortable struggle for many people. The tendency to have anxiety comes from your genetics, your sense of security (or lack of it), the role modeling you received as a child, and,...

Judge rules Oregon pro-life group must pay for insurance that covers abortions

LIVE ACTION – An Oregon judge ruled September 30 that Oregon Right to Life (ORTL) must continue to provide its employees with health insurance that pays for abortions. Passed in 2017, Oregon’s Reproductive Health Equity Act mandates that employers offer abortion coverage in their insurance plans. Though it does offer exemptions for religious employers, ORTL was excluded from this exemption because it serves people who are not religious, and therefore did not fit the extremely narrow...

Sorry, hurricane victims: Harris-Biden already spent your relief funds on migrants

"Even if another hurricane hits hard and Mayorkas has to explain there’s no money left to help, we’re sure Harris & Co. will find some way to insist it’s Donald Trump’s fault."

Women missing work due to painful periods and endometriosis costing UK €13 billion a year

EURO NEWS – Women missing work due to painful periods, endometriosis, fibroids, and ovarian cysts costs the UK economy £11 billion (€13 billion) a year, according to a new report that calls for more investment in women’s health services. The report from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) Confederation, women’s health charity CREATE Health Foundation, and consultancy London Economics, found that roughly 60,000 women in the UK are unable to work due to the impact...

Why trolls, extremists, and others spread conspiracy theories they don’t believe

The Conversation – There has been a lot of research on the types of people who believe conspiracy theories, and their reasons for doing so. But there’s a wrinkle: My colleagues and I have found that there are a number of people sharing conspiracies online who don’t believe their own content. They are opportunists. These people share conspiracy theories to promote conflict, cause chaos, recruit and radicalize potential followers, make money, harass, or even just to...

Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of America’s diet

More than 70% of American kids' diets consist of processed foods, said one dietitian nutritionst.

Senior discounts on adult beverages? Here’s how.

HEADLINE HEALTH – We’ve never seen an advertised “senior discount” on adult beverages, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work out similar deals. Let’s start with the fact that as a senior, “enjoy in moderation” applies now more than ever. Harvard Medical School advises: “Drinking too much alcohol can have negative physical and mental health consequences, including heart and liver problems, memory issues, mood disorders, as well as an increased risk of cancer and a weakened...

Bird flu kills 47 tigers, 3 lions and a panther in Vietnam zoos, state media reports

The CDC says it is using flu surveillance systems to monitor for bird flu activity in people.

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