Columbus, OH

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You’ve probably heard high blood pressure, or hypertension, is called a “silent killer,” and that’s for good reason. When the blood pumping through your body is pressing too hard against blood vessel walls, it can put your life at risk—but the condition is often asymptomatic, giving you no clues you’re in danger. Hypertension is also one of the largest risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke, the former of which is the leading cause of death around the world according to the World Health Organization.

This Is the Ideal Blood Pressure That Prevents Heart Disease, Says New Study

New York Post

Women — but not men — who often smoke weed face a significantly higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to women who don’t use cannabis, a new study out of France finds.

Nearly 122,000 Brits were asked to fill out a questionnaire about their lifetime marijuana habits. The participants were divided into three groups — low users (they had smoked 10 times or less); moderate users (11-100 times); and heavy users (daily or near-daily use for at least a few months).

“Heavy cannabis users were more likely to be younger, report tobacco use, and show lower levels of alcohol...

Women who frequently smoke pot face higher risk of death from heart disease: study

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t just a disease that affects the joints. The underlying inflammation that is an inherent part of RA can also contribute to conditions such as heart disease, including heart failure and heart attack. “Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in people with rheumatoid...

The Surprising Way Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects Heart Disease Risk

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)—the new name for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)—and its more severe form, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), are responsible for a growing share of advanced liver disease. Linked to obesity and diabetes, fatty liver disease is increasingly recognized as a metabolic condition. Over...

Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease

Multidisciplinary palliative care offers clear benefits to patients with cardiovascular disease. Palliative care with effective medication management, shared decision making and symptom management can help improve quality of life for heart disease patients, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) — “Palliative Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disease.”

AHA Research: Heart Disease Patients Need More Palliative Care

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. Treating a DVT is crucial, as the clot can break loose from the affected vein, move through the bloodstream to the heart, and lodge itself within the lung's main artery. This complication—what's known as pulmonary embolism—can be fatal.

How to Dissolve Blood Clots in Legs

Medical News Today

The American Heart Association recently updated its risk equations for predicting the risk of cardiovascular disease events, which means that millions of Americans may soon no longer qualify for preventive statin therapy.

17 million US adults may no longer receive statin therapy for heart disease

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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

By 2050, 60% of US adults could be affected by heart disease and stroke, according to a June 2024 announcement from the American Heart Association (AHA). “The last decade has seen a surge of cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, each of which raises the risks of developing heart disease and stroke,” Dhruv S. Kazi, MD, MS, associate director of the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology and director of the cardiac critical care unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, says in the AHA’s press release. So how can we manage those risk factors?

New Research: If You’re Deficient in This Vitamin, It Could Raise Your Stroke Risk by 28%

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Douglas, GA

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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

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

They might sound like health-conscious choices, but some products advertised as “sugar-free” could pose a health risk. A recent study by researchers from the Cleveland Clinic determined that xylitol — a type of sugar substitute known as a sugar alcohol — is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events like strokes and heart attacks.

Another Artificial Sweetener Is Linked to Stroke and Heart Attack Risk

San Antonio, TX

Tu Salud

The University of Texas (UT) School of Public Health San Antonio received three federal grants totaling nearly $3 million. One grant totaling $1 million will fund research on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease), announced Representative Joaquín Castro (D–Texas) at a press conference, reports Texas Public Radio.

UT Health Awarded Grants for MASLD 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

Living with an external feeding tube and another tube in his neck to help him breathe?. That wasn’t going to work for Vic Padilla, a 72-year-old builder of racing motorcycles and custom hot rods. He had too many things left to do, too many racetracks left unconquered. “I have...

How Endoscopic Therapy Cured Vic Padilla’s Precancerous Barrett’s Esophagus

Hundreds of major retail pharmacies across the United States have closed in recent years, leaving residents without reliable access to prescription meds and certain public health services, according to the The Associated Press (AP). In some rural areas, residents must travel great distances not only to fill prescriptions but also...

U.S. Pharmacy Closures Impact Latino and Black Neighborhoods

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What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

Being diagnosed with PCOS can answer some questions that have been nagging at you (so that’s why my periods are irregular), while bringing up new ones (what brought this on?). While the hormonal disorder is quite common—estimates suggest 1 in 10 women has it, and that’s likely undershooting—clear answers...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Symptoms and Treatments You Need to Know

The presence of antibodies that target one of the body’s own proteins was associated with severe infections that typically only occur when a person’s immune system is suppressed, based on a multi-cohort study of blood samples from more than 1,000 people. This study suggests autoimmune processes could be involved in the development of immunodeficiency in adulthood.

Unpacking the Interplay Between Autoimmunity and Immunodeficiency

Specific zodiac signs in astrology are viewed as homebodies due to the natural traits associated with their astrological profiles. These traits influence their preferences and comfort zones. The homebody tendencies of these zodiac signs develop out of their internal need for comfort, security, and personal space.

4 Zodiac Signs Who Love Staying In

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Hepatitis C Treatment Lowers Heart Disease Risk

People with hepatitis C who receive antiviral therapy have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those who do not receive treatment, according to study...

Hepatitis C Treatment Lowers Heart Disease Risk

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