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Swapping Regular Salt for Substitutes May Lower Risk of Recurrent Stroke, Death
Swapping regular salt for salt substitutes may reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and death. In a recent study, compared to regular salt intake, salt substitutes reduced stroke-related mortality by 12% and recurrent stroke by 14%.
Date: 2025/02/01 - 21:32
Frequent Cannabis Use May Damage Working Memory, Decision-Making Skills
New research shows that heavy lifetime use of cannabis — more than 1,000 times — is associated with reduced activity in areas of the brain involved in working memory. The study adds to existing research suggesting that frequent cannabis use may affect certain thinking skills.
Date: 2025/02/01 - 01:00
Fate of Medicaid Uncertain During Trump's Freeze on Federal Grants
Medicaid is under review during the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants. Republican leaders are reportedly eyeing Medicaid as a major target in their plan to cut more than $5 trillion in federal spending over the next 10 years.
Date: 2025/01/29 - 23:00
Buying Eggs During the Bird Flu Outbreak? Here's What You Should Know
The ongoing bird flu outbreak is driving up egg prices, which had led to a nationwide shortage. When buying eggs, choose only refrigerated eggs and refrigerate them immediately once they are brought home.
Date: 2025/01/28 - 16:32
America’s Best Hospitals for 2025 Named by Healthgrades
Healthgrades has released its annual list of the top 250 hospitals in the United States. The health information website narrowed down that list to the top 100 hospitals and top 50 hospitals. California had 11 of the medical facilities named in the top 50 while Pennsylvania had seven and Florida had five.
Date: 2025/01/27 - 20:31
Can 150 minutes of physical activity a week help extend lifespan in older adults?
A new article reports that getting 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week can reduce all-cause mortality by 31% compared to a week with no appreciable physical activity.
Date: 2025/01/25 - 19:32
Big Brother UK’s Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace Says She ‘Nearly Died’ From Fake Ozempic
Big Brother UK star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace said she “thought she was going to die” after taking fake Ozempic. Horgan-Wallace said she experienced severe vomiting, diarrhea, and blurred vision. Counterfeit versions of Ozempic are a growing concern.