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Older Woman Has Heart Attack And Survives, But Then Discovers That Her Niece And Nephew Stole Her Valuables - Twisted Sifter
These presumptuous family members deserved exactly what they were left.
Man Develops Life-Threatening Infection After Eating Feral Pig - ScienceAlert
A Florida man in his 70s contracted an extremely rare, life-threatening infection in his implanted defibrillator after eating a feral pig in 2017.
Is the now-standard approach to prostate cancer too lax? In my case it was. - Star Tribune
Recommendations of restraint in testing have left men who do have aggressive cancer as collateral damage.
Thousands of lives could be saved by combining two cholesterol-lowering drugs, study suggests - Medical Xpress
The largest analysis to examine the best way to lower levels of "bad" cholesterol in patients with blocked arteries shows that they should immediately be given a combination of a statin and another drug called ezetimibe, rather than statins alone. This could …
Fox with rabies attacks Alabama hunter; prompts state vet warning - AL.com
Alabama’s State Public Health veterinarian reminds pet owners to have their pets vaccinated for rabies.
Casino Del Sol releases statement regarding convention shutdown - KVOA Tucson News
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — Casino Del Sol provides statement following premature closure of event.
High social media use linked to delusional disorders, B.C. research finds - CTV News
Delusional disorders have been linked to high levels of social media use, according to new research out of B.C.
Craving unhealthy foods? You may be sleep deprived - WKBN.com
If you’re not getting enough sleep, you may feel tired and groggy, but it can also make you hungrier.
New Parkinson’s treatment developed at Stanford could help millions - The Mercury News
Two of the first patients of adaptive Deep Brain Sitimulation (aDBS) Parkinson’s therapy and the neurologist who developed the care system share how life changes and how it doesn’t when…
Witnessing trauma may cause PTSD in a different way - Earth.com
Witnessing trauma changes the brain differently than experiencing it, needing tailored PTSD treatment approaches.
Study finds microdosing LSD is not effective in reducing ADHD symptoms - PsyPost
Microdosing LSD has no clear benefit for ADHD, according to a new placebo-controlled clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Risk of prostate cancer increases by 45% in men who share one common practice - UNILAD
The risk of prostate cancer can be mitigated by doing one simple thing.
Snack Your Way to Lower Cholesterol With This One Simple Change - SciTechDaily
Swapping your daily snack for a handful of pecans could do more than satisfy a craving, it might improve your cholesterol and upgrade your entire diet. A study from Penn State found that people with or at risk for metabolic syndrome who ate pecans instead of …
Maryland health officials say 3 confirmed measles cases are cause for caution, not panic - WTOP
Public health officials say that Maryland’s high vaccination rate keeps most residents protected, but the unvaccinated population is still at risk.
In a 1st, trial finds vitamin D supplements may slow multiple sclerosis. But questions remain. - Livescience.com
A new clinical trial has shown for the first time that taking high doses of vitamin D could stave off the progression of multiple sclerosis. However, much more research is warranted to confirm these findings.
Springfield man, 48, discovers stage four cancer after ignoring common symptom - Dimsum Daily
Shawn Michael has shared his experiences in a video that has garnered significant attention on social media, attracting nearly 100,000 views after being featured on The Patient Story's YouTube channel last month.
Scientists Finally Identified Where Gluten Reactions Start - ScienceAlert
For roughly one in every hundred people, food containing even the smallest amounts of gluten can deliver a gutful of hurt and pose severe risks to their health.
Memory composition and hippocampal replay: New insights into how the hippocampus helps shape future behavior - Medical Xpress
The hippocampal formation is a group of brain regions, including the hippocampus and some other structures closely connected to it. This set of brain regions is known to support various important brain functions, including the consolidation of memories, exper…
Optical illusion: Only a genius can spot which tank will fill first in 5 seconds - The Times of India
Visual puzzles have been a popular means of assessing and enhancing critical thinking, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills for ages. These br
Kwesi Pratt calls for urgent protection of Achimota forest - GhanaWeb
Kwesi Pratt Jr, the Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, has urged government to employ a balanced policy to protect the Achimota forest which happens to be the only carbon sink in the Greater Accra Region.