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Heart-related deaths rose sharply during first year of COVID-19 pandemic, report shows

CBS News - 3 hours ago

Direct and indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic likely contributed to the larger increase in cardiovascular deaths in 2020.

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Exercise could help women prevent mental decline - UPI.com

UPI - 9 hours ago

A new study finds that getting more steps each day, along with moderate-to-vigorous physical exercise, could cut the risk of dementia and thinking impairments for women.

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Tampa Bay Times

Virginia Democrats defeat bills limiting abortion access

SF Gate - 6 hours ago

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — In a series of key votes Thursday, Virginia Senate Democrats...

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CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says

CBS News - 4 hours ago

Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.

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Malawi cholera outbreak death toll rises above 1,000

CBS News - 12 hours ago

This marks the country's worst outbreak of the waterborne illness in two decades.

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Wider testing urged for ‘bad cholesterol’ linked to heart attacks in younger people

Sydney Morning Herald - 6 hours ago

A cardiologist says there is a huge amount of data linking higher levels of a little-known cholesterol to strokes and heart attacks.

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London has lowest rate for cervical cancer screening in England

Evening Standard - 14 hours ago

Less than two-thirds of women in the capital were up to date with their screening from 2021/22

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Nearly 1 in 5 Americans use a medication to help them sleep - UPI.com

UPI - 1 day ago

Nearly 20% of American adults use a drug to help them sleep, either occasionally or regularly, health officials reported Wednesday.

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CBS News - U.S. GDP grew 2.9% in final quarter of 2022 -- The economy is fighting back against inflationary pressures, but many economists say that won't last, and the economy could slow down in 2023 as an intended consequence of the Federal Reserve's efforts to rein in inflation by raising interest rates. Economist and Harvard University professor Jeffrey Frankel joined CBS News to discuss what the latest GDP data could mean for the economy moving forward.

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U.S. GDP grew 2.9% in final quarter of 2022 -- The economy is fighting back against inflationary pressures, but many economists say that won't last, and the economy could slow down in 2023 as an intended consequence of the Federal Reserve's efforts to rein in inflation by raising interest rates. Economist and Harvard University professor Jeffrey Frankel joined CBS News to discuss what the latest GDP data could mean for the economy moving forward.

CBS News - 4 minutes ago

Quebec's nurses order rejects call to delay spring exam despite concern over fall failure rate - Canada - Montreal - | 11 hours ago - |

CBC News - 9 minutes ago

RECIPE | Lamb mince sandwich with mango chutney

News 24 - 11 minutes ago

Pregnant Peta Murgatroyd says she's 'more confident than ever' with her body as she flaunts her growing baby bump

Daily Mail - 16 minutes ago

Damar Hamlin via Twitter -- How Damar Hamlin's cardiologists might try to discover what caused his cardiac arrest -- It's been more than a week since Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field.

ABC News - 24 minutes ago

South Korea extends restrictions on travelers from China

AP News - 29 minutes ago

South Korea extends restrictions on travelers from China

SF Gate - 30 minutes ago

Tension, violence, art in tale of Ghanaian boy growing up in London -- 25 Jan

News 24 - 32 minutes ago

Brendan Fraser, Oscar-nominated star of The Whale, says film can save people's lives

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 34 minutes ago

Health - Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law - The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades. 4H ago - 03:22

CBS News - 35 minutes ago

Chest exercises to firm up your sagging breasts

Times of India - 37 minutes ago

South Korea extends restrictions on travelers from China

Star Tribune - 39 minutes ago

Eating healthy, farm-to-table food in Canadian winters is possible

National Post - 44 minutes ago

Flu, COVID declining in Ontario but new variant gaining ground, top doctor says - Ontario's top doctor says even though COVID-19 and flu activity is declining, the province "must remain vigilant" as a more transmissible variant gains ground. Canada - Toronto - | 5 hours ago - |

CBC News - 49 minutes ago

US giants like Ford are 'doubling down' on SA, says Janet Yellen - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday her country intended to build even "deeper economic integration" with SA and other African countries in the coming... 26 Jan

News 24 - 54 minutes ago

FDA recommends new Omicron COVID-19 shots become standard

UPI - 54 minutes ago

Food & Drink - South Asian community health workers welcome new low-risk alcohol guidance - A doctor who treats addiction at a clinic specifically for South Asian patients says Canada's new guidance on alcohol bolsters his efforts to... 8 hrs ago

Toronto Star - 54 minutes ago

Australia-first trial to keep GPs in rural areas will see them employed by state government

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 57 minutes ago

About half of US adults are meeting physical activity guidelines: CDC

ABC News - 1 hour ago

Tucker: This is a remarkable deal for drug companies

Fox News - 1 hour ago

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