Nebraska State

Lincoln, NE

Columbus, OH

The US Sun

A SIMPLE test done from the comfort of your own home can reveal if you’re at risk of a deadly heart problem. The DIY checks, which will be rolled out for free on the NHS from next month, estimate the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke in the next ten years. It also gives patients […]

New at-home test kit can reveal if you’re at risk of killer heart attack in just 9 minutes – are you eligible?

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Aspirin is a familiar name in most households, often associated with pain relief and fever reduction. However, aspirin is crucial to heart health beyond these common uses. Doctors frequently prescribe low-dose aspirin for people with existing heart disease or those at high risk of developing it. This article explores the science behind aspirin’s heart-protective benefits and circumstances where it might be recommended.

Why doctors prescribe aspirin to heart patients

Daily Mail

A doctor has revealed the surprising red flags you're heading towards a future with severe heart disease - and why ignoring the signs could lead to irreversible damage.

I'm a surgeon - these are the six overlooked signs of heart disease you should never ignore

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Everyday Health

If you notice changes in the typical symptoms associated with COPD, it may be a sign of an exacerbation, or of disease progression.

7 Signs Your COPD Is Getting Worse

Georgia State

Lincoln County, TN

Vanishing Georgia

This landmark near the Savannah River has often been identified as Smith (Smith’s) Chapel, but further research indicates it was actually the Smith Chapel schoolhouse. Its architecture is typical for a rural schoolhouse of the early 1900s. A 1989 Georgia Historic Resources Survey notes that the church was torn down at some point and this […]

Smith Chapel Schoolhouse, 1934, Lincoln County

A popular obesity drug may help treat a dangerous disorder in which people struggle to breathe while they sleep, a new study finds. Tirzepatide, the medication in the weight-loss drug Zepbound and also the diabetes treatment Mounjaro, appeared to reduce the severity of sleep apnea along with reducing weight and improving blood pressure and other health measures in patients with obesity who took the drug for a year.

Obesity drug used in Mounjaro and Zepbound may help treat dangerous sleep apnea

People with an irregular heart rhythm taking a common blood pressure drug may be at greater risk of serious bleeding, according to a study recently published in JAMA. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm and can lead to blood clots or stroke if left untreated, according to the American Heart Association.

Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Bleeding Risk for Some Patients, Study Finds

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Dialysis is a type of renal replacement therapy (RRT) that filters waste products and removes excess fluid from the blood when someone's kidneys stop working sufficiently. It can be performed in a hospital, dialysis center, or at home. To survive beyond a few weeks or months, people with stage 5...

The Role of Dialysis in Kidney Treatment

Blood clots in the legs can be a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention. Understanding the causes, symptoms, prevention methods, and treatments can help you manage your health better and avoid potential complications. This article will delve into everything you need to know about blood clots in your legs.

What to know about blood clots in your legs

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent heart condition marked by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat resulting from erratic electrical signals in the heart muscle. This disruption can hinder normal blood flow, potentially leading to complications such as stroke and heart failure. Symptoms of AF can vary by individual and...

Drugs to Avoid if You Have Atrial Fibrillation

Ibuprofen is a pain reliever and fever reducer that’s available without a prescription. This drug may increase the risk of heart attack when taken often or at high doses. Ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used to treat inflammation, pain, and fever from health issues like arthritis, headaches, and colds or flu.

When Can Taking Ibuprofen Cause Heart Attacks?

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

In models accounting for demographics, hypertension, stroke and more, hypoxemia and sleep apnea were linked to late-onset epilepsy. As hypoxemia worsened/dropped, the risk for late-onset epilepsy rose. Nocturnal hypoxemia and sleep apnea raised the risk for late-onset epilepsy even after adjustment for several risk factors and comorbidities, according to results...

Patients with sleep apnea, nighttime hypoxemia face elevated late-onset epilepsy risk

Louisiana State

CBS San Francisco

At 24 years old, Danielle Perea was newly enrolled in a clinical lab science master's program, living with her boyfriend in Louisiana, and generally enjoying her life — until one day, a stomachache led to her sitting in an area hospital, being told she had just hours left to live. Just a few days into her program, Perea woke with a "serious stomachache" that she first mistook for food poisoning, but when she used the bathroom she passed "frothy blood" that made her decide to go to the emergency room at a hospital she did not name because of pending litigation....

After she was given 24 hours to live, a rare transplant saved her life

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Hallam, NE

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‘It’s just really unbelievable’: New heart failure treatment giving Nebraska patient hope

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A new heart failure treatment could bring life-changing results to patients, and is being offered in Lincoln through CHI Health. The device...

‘It’s just really unbelievable’: New heart failure treatment giving Nebraska patient hope

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