Drinking more than 12 g of alcohol every day increased the risk for hypertension in a linear fashion, according to a meta-analysis of 23 studies with 600,000 participants. In a sex-stratified analysis, men’s risk for hypertension plateaued above 12 g of alcohol per day, while women’s risk for hypertension continued to increase with higher daily consumption. It was the top story in cardiology last week.

Top in cardiology: Alcohol causally linked to high BP; hypertension in pregnancy rises

Diverticulitis and colon cancer share some similar symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic tests. Research suggests there may be a link between the two conditions, and having diverticulitis may increase the risk of colon cancer. Diverticulitis and colon cancer both involve the colon, which forms part of the large intestine. Colon...

Is there a connection between diverticulitis and colon cancer?

A newly tested combination therapy showed a higher rate of survival compared to chemotherapy alone, according to a study published July 24 in The New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers from academic institutions including Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, conducted a clinical trial...

New combination therapy may improve leukemia survival rates: Study

About 28% of knee and hip replacements are performed on people younger than 55 and the trend is expected to grow, U.S. News & World Report reported July 24. By 2030, people younger than 65 are expected to account for 52% of hip replacements and 62% for total knee replacements, according to research presented at the American Academy of Orthopedics’ annual meeting in 2023. Researchers utilized data from 5,153 patients in the American Joint Replacement Registry that had atotal hip arthroplasty performed between 2012 and 2020.

More patients opting for joint replacements at younger age

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Black Americans are almost a third more likely to die from colon cancer than their White peers, and one key to closing that divide could be better cancer screening, a new report finds.

Better screening key to closing 'race gap' in U.S. colon cancer deaths

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Walmart has opened 25 new autoimmune-focused specialty pharmacies across the U.S. The latest openings bring the company's total number of autoimmune-focused specialty pharmacy locations to 31, according to a July 25 news release shared with Becker's and an announcement from Kevin Host, PharmD, Walmart's senior vice president of pharmacy, on his LinkedIn page. The newest locations are in Alabama, Idaho, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Walmart opens 25 new 'autoimmune-focused' pharmacies

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Prentiss County, MS

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Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 2, 2024, Deputy Hunter Arnold and Josh Brumley were conducting a routine safety checkpoint with other deputies at the intersection of highway 30 east and highway 365. The operation took an unexpected turn when a vehicle driven by April Nicole Storment approached.

Drug Possession Arrest Made During Safety Checkpoint in Prentiss County

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

Illinois State

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

Nebraska State

Omaha, NE

Louis Burgher, MD, PhD, former Clarkson College president and hospital CEO, died July 19 at 79. Dr. Burgher served as president and CEO of Nebraska Health System, the organization that would later become Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine — the primary clinical teaching partner for Omaha-based University of Nebraska Medical Center, according to a statement from UNMC.

Former Nebraska hospital CEO dies

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Houston, TX

Houston-based Texas Heart Institute has performed a successful first-in-human implantation of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart. The implantation took place July 9 as part of the device's FDA early feasibility study, according to a July 25 new release from the institute. BiVACOR is a clinical-stage medical device company. The TAH...

Texas Heart Institute implants artificial heart

Massachusetts State

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Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

A Pennsylvania hospital quickly dispelled social media rumors that it experienced a huge explosion July 23 — but not before dozens of people shared the post. A Facebook group that reports police and fire scanner traffic in central Pennsylvania posted July 23 that Penn Highlands State College (Pa.) hospital had a "Large explosion on the second floor- Building now full of smoke and now no power." More than 80 people commented on the post with messages like "Prayers" or praying emojis, while over 200 individuals shared it.

Pennsylvania hospital quickly debunks viral Facebook post

Bacon County, GA

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On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Tampa, FL

Tampa General Hospital researchers have developed a new device that could extend the usability of transplant hearts by three hours. The Synchronization Modulation Electric Field device maintains the sodium-potassium pump functions and generates adenosine triphosphate modules. It can effectively work in situations with limited or lack of ATP supply, such as in hypoxia, according to a July 24 system news release. This allows the donor hearts to be protected for up to eight hours during transit and improves the organ's function.

Tampa General researchers develop new heart transplant device

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At-home screening lowers risk of colon cancer death: Study

At-home fecal immunochemical test screening was found to reduce risk of colon cancer death by 33%, according to a study published July 19 in JAMA Network...

At-home screening lowers risk of colon cancer death: Study

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