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The brain-heart connection: Mayo Clinic expert explains powerful tie that works both ways

MAYO CLINIC, ROCHESTER, Minn. — You may have heard of the mind-body connection: the broad concept that thoughts and feelings, especially those related to stress, can influence physical health. Mohamad Alkhouli, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is researching the relationship between the brain and the heart. Each can have a powerful impact on the other, Dr. Alkhouli explains. "The mind-heart connection is part of the broader mind-body relationship, but it’s uniquely...

Pfizer CEO Says Trump Should Receive Nobel Prize for Operation Warp Speed

Bourla was responding after the president’s call for transparency on COVID-19 vaccines.

Best Foods for Weight Loss

WebMD Beans: Protein-Packed Powerhouse Legumes are not only inexpensive but also incredibly versatile and filling. They are high in fiber, which takes longer to digest, leaving you feeling fuller for longer. This feeling of fullness can prevent overeating and snacking between meals, making it easier to stick to your calorie goals. Additionally, beans are a great source of protein, which is essential for muscle maintenance and overall health. Soup: Starter That Satisfies Whether you prefer chunky or pureed varieties,...

Scrolling while on the toilet linked to higher risk of hemorrhoids

Public Library of Science – Survey participants who reported using a smartphone while on the toilet had a higher risk of hemorrhoids than non-users. Chethan Ramprasad of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, U.S., and colleagues present these findings in a new study in the open-access journal PLOS One. Every year in the U.S., hemorrhoids lead to nearly 4 million visits to the doctor or emergency room and more than $800 million in health care spending. Hemorrhoids...

‘Walking Tall’ Sheriff Cold Case: Famed sheriff who inspired Hollywood movie killed his wife, investigators say

There is enough evidence that if Pusser, the McNairy County sheriff who died in a car crash seven years after his wife's death, were alive today, prosecutors would present an indictment to a grand jury for the killing of Pauline Mullins Pusser, the DA said.

Florida to End ALL Vaccine Mandates

The surgeon general reiterated that neither he nor the government had the right to force vaccines upon people,

Newly enacted state food safety legislation, state-by-state

Legislatures enacted 12 bills directly related to food safety and state food safety agencies.

RFK Jr. called on to resign by more than 1,000 current, former HHS employees

Former acting CDC director says RFK Jr. is "dismantling agency"

The quit‑smoking ads that helped millions are ending. A former smoker and experts fear what comes next.

CBS News – The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's "Tips From Former Smokers" ads are set to stop at the end of September. For 13 years, these tough and honest commercials told real stories about the harm of smoking and pointed people to free help at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. When the ads ran, calls to the quitline jumped, according to independent scientific research institute RTI International. Many people tried to quit and some stuck with...

Oceanside McDonald’s Manager ‘Illegally In U.S.’ For 10 Years: DHS

Christian Rodriguez was arrested by ICE agents on Aug. 21, the Department of Homeland Security says.

Vitamin D2 Vs. Vitamin D3: Which Is Better for You? Dietitians Explain

MAYO CLINIC – Vitamin D is a nutrient the body needs, along with calcium, to build bones and keep them healthy. The body can absorb calcium only if it has enough vitamin D. Calcium is a major part of bones. Vitamin D also has many other uses in the body. It supports immune health and helps keep muscles and brain cells working. Source.  PREVENTION – There are four different ways to get vitamin D, according to...

Fishermen Pulled In an Orange Shark Off Costa Rica: ‘My God, What Is This?’

Scientists published a study this month on the nurse shark, which was caught and photographed by sport fishermen last year.

Senior CDC Officials Resign After Monarez’s Ouster, Citing Concerns Over Scientific Independence

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Four senior officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced their resignations in recent days, citing what they described as growing political interference in the agency’s scientific work, particularly regarding vaccines. Two of them — Debra Houry, the CDC’s chief science and medical officer, and Demetre Daskalakis, who led the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases — stepped down on Aug. 27, hours after the White House announced...

Britney Spears sparks concern from fans as she strips down nude in vacation pics

Stears has also announced she's planning to make her social media content a 'pay and subscribe' model, with fans speculating it's going to contain more nudity.
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