New York Post

An avocado a day keeps the doctor away.

New research has found that eating one avocado every single day is associated with health benefits, including improved sleep and diet quality.

“We do know from prior work that avocado intake is linked to lowered risk of cardiovascular disease,” Penn State University postdoctoral scholar Dr. Janhavi J. Damani, who was involved in the study, told Healio.

The research, presented recently at the conference Nutrition 2024 in Chicago, builds upon past studies that examined the health benefits of avocado, suggesting that avocadoes can “improve cardiovascular risk factors by reducing total cholesterol and LDL-C without adversely affecting body...

Eating this one fruit every day leads to better sleep, heart health: new research

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Prepare yourself for some undesirable news.

This Popular Artificial Sweetener Could Double Your Heart Attack Risk, Says Cleveland Clinic Study

All berries are good for heart health, but doctors agree that this one comes out on top.

'I'm a Cardiologist, and This Is the Summer Berry I Swear by for Heart Health'

Everyday Health

Popular in low- and no-cal drinks and keto-friendly foods, the sugar substitute increases the likelihood of blood clots, according to a new study.

Sugar Substitute Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke

Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in these diabetes and weight loss drugs, slashed the likelihood of hospitalization and death in a new study.

Do You Have Heart Failure? This Weight Loss and Diabetes Drug Might Help

She wanted weight loss — but instead, she lost money and self-esteem.

UK mother Julia Lanni, 58, says she bellied up about $155 last summer for 16 fat-dissolving Aqualyx injections in her stomach in the hopes they would boost her body confidence.

What she got was a 2.75-inch hole in her stomach that required emergency surgery.



“This treatment was certainly life-changing, but not in the way I wanted,” Lanni, of Hertfordshire, England, admitted to SWNS. “My confidence is even lower than it was before. My weight was the same after the treatment and I’ve been left with a scar.”

Fat-dissolving or lipolysis injections have...

I took injections to lose weight — I got a hole in my stomach instead

The US Sun

A NEW at-home test can reveal your risk of a potentially fatal heart attack in just five minutes. Swedish scientists created a questionnaire that rapidly identifies people at high risk with the same accuracy as a GP checkup. Research shows that it has the same level of precision as blood...

At-home test reveals your risk of having a sudden heart attack in just 5 minutes – ‘with same accuracy as a GP checkup’

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Supplements are often taken to improve health and fill nutritional gaps, but not all are as beneficial as they seem. Some supplements, particularly when taken in excess or without proper guidance, can have unintended negative effects. For example, certain supplements can unknowingly contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular events.

4 Worst Supplements That Could Actually Lead To High Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Events: Licorice Root & More

Florida State

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Lake Panasoffkee, FL

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Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

Wait, Are People Over 60 Supposed To Take Aspirin for Heart Health or Not?

Dr Ameet Bakhai, a renowned cardiologist at Spire Bushey Hospital, has outlined 10 crucial heart symptoms you shouldn't ignore with sweating with minimal exercise and feeling chest pain when nauseated key indicators. Detailing symptoms that could signal heart problems, Dr. Bakhai mentions oddities like an arm that feels unusually heavy...

Expert reveals 10 symptom's of deadly heart disease in US you should neve ignore

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Rivus Pharmaceuticals has plumped up the prospects of its fat-busting, muscle-sparing drug candidate, reporting a primary endpoint hit in a phase 2a trial of people with obesity-related heart failure. HU6 is designed to drive weight loss by boosting the breakdown of fat, stopping it from accumulating, rather than by reducing...

Rivus succeeds in obesity-related heart failure, posting phase 2 win for muscle-sparing molecule

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

To say weight loss is big business is an understatement. The global market is estimated to surpass $405 billion by 2030. But roughly 80 percent of people who lose a significant amount of weight won’t maintain that weight loss for a year. And one study found on average, dieters regain more than half of the weight they lose within two years.

When weight loss is a sign to get checked for these cancers

Louisiana State

The latest CDC wastewater monitoring data shows that 27 U.S. states are detecting “very high” levels of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID. The label “very high” indicates the highest viral activity level used by the agency. There are four lower levels that can be reported: minimal, low, moderate, and high. Nationwide, the lowest level being reported is moderate, and there are no states reporting low or minimal levels.

COVID Levels Are ‘Very High’ in Majority of U.S. States

Aug. 12, 2024 – Researchers have identified two new ways that people can reduce their risk of getting dementia. The pair of risk factors play a role in as many as 9% of all dementia cases, with an estimated 7% of dementia cases linked to high cholesterol and 2% linked to untreated vision loss later in life, according to a panel of 27 experts who recently published their new report as part of the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care.

Dementia Risk: Two Newly Identified Factors You Should Know

Los Angeles, CA

Long Beach, CA

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Hey, NBC. Real Angelinos can tell Long Beach and Venice Beach are apart. Even though Los Angeles’ hosting of the 2028 Olympics was established in 2017 , news networks and media outlets proved yesterday that they still can’t tell the difference between two notable seaside cities in Los Angeles.

Five Ways L.A. Locals Knew Right Away That the Olympics Closing Ceremony Was Filmed in Long Beach, Not Venice

In a head-to-head comparison, drinks containing erythritol, a sweetener in stevia and keto products, raised the risk of blood clots while sugar water did not.

Zero calorie sweetener linked to blood clots and risk of heart disease, study finds

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After Heart Attack, Too Few Get Life-Saving Diet Counseling

Aug. 8, 2024 -- Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States, and it’s largely a lifestyle-related condition. Bad diets are now seen...

After Heart Attack, Too Few Get Life-Saving Diet Counseling

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