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Low-calorie sweeteners are having a rough go as of late. Last July, the World Health Organization warned of aspartame’s possible cancer-causing properties in humans. (Our analysis of that here.) Now, researchers have found a link between consuming large amounts of the low-calorie sweetener xylitol and an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that sweetens many reduced-sugar foods, baked goods, chewing gums, and toothpastes. The team, led by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic, published their findings today in the European Heart Journal.

This Extremely Popular Artificial Sweetener Is Linked to Blood Clots, Study Shows

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

(HealthDay News) — Glucose lowering by metformin is greater when given before enteral glucose among patients with type 2 diabetes controlled by metformin monotherapy, according to a study recently published in Diabetologia. Cong Xie, PhD, from the University of Adelaide in Australia, and colleagues studied 16 participants with type...

Timing of metformin important in metformin-treated type 2 diabetes

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

New York Post

Bright lights, big danger?

People exposed to bright light between 12:30 and 6 a.m. are at greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, regardless of how much light they are exposed to during the day, new research suggests.

“We found that exposure to brighter light at night was associated with a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes,” senior study author Andrew Phillips, an associate professor at Flinders University in Australia, said in a statement.



The findings, published this month in the Lancet Regional Health—Europe, relied on data from about 85,000 study participants. A wrist sensor, worn for one week, monitored their light...

Decrease your diabetes risk with one cheap and easy move

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Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope for Friday, July 5th

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

Heat exhaustion probably isn't something you think all the time, especially when a day out in the sun can feel so good. But the condition can cause symptoms you don't want to ignore, including dizziness, fainting, and low blood pressure upon standing — among other things. Heat related-illnesses, like heat exhaustion, can also develop into heat stroke, a potentially-life threatening medical condition.

Heat Exhaustion Can Sneak Up on You — Here's How to Recognize the Signs

Aurora, CO

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David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

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Here's what a geriatrician and dementia expert wants you to know.

A Change in This Daily Habit Could Be an Early Sign of Dementia, According to New Research

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

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Alexandria, VA

The SBC has removed another church from it's fellowship. First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, is the latest casualty in the Southern Baptist Convention's war on churches that accept women pastors. The Independent reports that on Tuesday, delegates attending the SBC annual meeting voted 6,759 to 563 to oust the congregation.

A Historic Virginia church was expeled from SBC for asserting that women can be senior pastors

WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

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With sweltering summer temperatures, the human body can sometimes struggle to cope.

What Happens When The Body Overheats?

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	Uterine fibroids, though usually non-cancerous, have a profound impact on a your body. They can cause pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and weight gain in the abdomen. For many people, noticing an unexpected increase in weight can be puzzling and distressing, particularly when the scale seems to climb without a clear reason. The relationship between uterine fibroids and weight gain is complex, rooted in the physical presence of these benign tumors, which can grow as large as a melon, or even a basketball, according to Dr. Mache Seibel, a board-certified gynecologist and expert in reproductive medicine. Can Uterine Fibroids Cause...

Yes, Uterine Fibroids Can Cause Weight Gain — Here’s What You Can Do About It

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

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As temperatures and humidity soar outside, what’s happening inside the human body can become a life-or-death battle decided by just a few degrees.  The critical danger point outdoors for illness and death from relentless heat is several degrees lower than experts once thought, say researchers who put people in hot boxes to see what happens to them. With much of the United States, Mexico, India and the Middle East suffering through blistering heat waves, worsened by human-caused climate change, several doctors, physiologists and other experts explained to The Associated Press what happens to the human body in such heat.  The body’s resting core temperature is typically about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius). 

How does heat kill? It confuses your brain. It shuts down your organs. It overworks your heart.

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

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Office for the Aging: Stay safe in the summer heat

ALBANY, New York (WWNY) - The New York state Office for the Aging is reminding people to stay safe while it heats up this...

Office for the Aging: Stay safe in the summer heat

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