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HuffPost LifeEliminating These 3 Foods From Your Diet Can Be A Game-Changer For Heart Health
Straight from the mouths of cardiologists and a heart health nutritionist.
- BuzzFeed
"There Are Certain Behaviors That Can Inflict Irreparable Damage": Vein Doctors Are Sharing The Things That Could Negatively Affect Your Vascular Health
Blood vessel health is often overlooked, but doctors say changing these behaviors can make a world of difference.
- BuzzFeed
People Who Developed Stage 4 Cancer Without Realizing It Are Sharing Their Stories
Is there anything scarier than thinking everything is fine and then suddenly learning that it absolutely is not?
- The Daily Beast
Kamala Harris’ Doctor Reveals List of Medical Conditions
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is in “excellent health” and “possesses the physical and mental resiliency required to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency,” according to a medical report released Saturday by the White House.The vice president’s physician, Dr. Joshua R. Simmons, wrote in the detailed report that Harris is mildly nearsighted and deals with seasonal allergies and chronic hives, but she is otherwise fit to serve.“Vice President Harris maintains a healthy,
- People
Parents of Formerly Conjoined Twins 'Relieved' Their Boys Are Home After Over a Year in the Hospital
"You just got to think the man upstairs really is amazing," mom Shaneka Ruffin tells PEOPLE
- USA TODAY
How long does COVID last? Here’s when experts say you'll start to feel better.
Depending on whether you’ve experienced a mild or severe case of COVID-19, recovery times will vary.
- CNN
He was sentenced to death after his toddler died. Now, shaken baby syndrome is at the heart of Robert Roberson’s 11th-hour appeals
The inmate would be the first person in the US executed on a shaken baby syndrome-based conviction, his lawyers say, as the diagnosis is under increasing scrutiny in courts.
- Global News
Abbotsford B.C. parents pleading for change after teen daughter's overdose
A pair of Abbotsford parents have taken their despair to Ottawa, describing in agonizing detail their daughter's struggle with youth mental health and addiction. The teen died of an overdose this summer, and as Taya Fast reports, they believe the lack of services and support is a part of the problem, and are demanding change.
- CBC
Victoria man blasts city's inequality after 3-year housing search
For three years, Riley Johnson says he has struggled with homelessness and complex mental health challenges — calling every resource he could find to try to access support.But after years of searching for help in his hometown of Victoria, B.C., Johnson, 31, feels no closer to stability than he did after first finding himself homeless in the wake of a job loss and breakup in 2021."It seems like once you don't have housing, then there's just nothing that anybody can do for you," said Johnson, who
- PA Media: Entertainment
Miranda Hart reveals battle with Lyme disease that left her confined to bed
The TV star, best known for popular BBC sitcom Miranda, has spoken about being diagnosed with the debilitating condition after years of illness.
- The Canadian Press
Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram
When a woman has a mammogram, the most important finding is whether there’s any sign of breast cancer.
- CNN
House Republicans attempt to avoid 2022 letdown with new tactic on abortion: ‘We’re both pro-choice’
Republicans in the nation’s toughest House districts are making a major pivot on abortion with a surprising result — they’re starting to sound like Democrats.
- Hello!
Crown Princess Mette-Marit to receive immediate treatment for chronic lung condition
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is set to start immediate treatment for a chronic lung condition - pulmonary fibrosis - in which the lungs become scarred and damaged. The Norwegian royal, who is the wife of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, was diagnosed in 2018
- Futurism
Woman With Stomach of Steel Eats Nothing But Cans of Sardines and Somehow Survived to Tell the Tale
To lose weight, one woman decided to eat nothing but canned sardines for three months — and apparently, it's working out great for her. "This is not a diet," explained North Carolina resident Jane Crummett in an interview with Fox Digital about her peculiar food choices. "To me, a diet insinuates a beginning and an […]
- The Canadian Press
Harris is releasing a report on her health and poking Trump for failing to do likewise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris plans to release a report Saturday on her medical history and health that a senior campaign aide said would show “she possesses the physical and mental resiliency” needed to serve as president.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Breast cancer can impact sex life: How the disease can cause changes and side effects — plus how to embrace your body
Emotional changes, lower libido and physical discomfort are common symptoms that follow a breast cancer battle.
- The Hill
Vance doesn’t say where patients will get care if Planned Parenthood is defunded
Ohio Sen. JD Vance (R), former President Trump’s running mate, on Sunday didn’t say where patients would go for health screenings, checkups and more if Planned Parenthood is defunded. During an appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” host Shannon Bream asked Vance where patients of Planned Parenthood would go for various health services, such as cancer…
- CBC
Q+A | N.W.T.'s chief public health officer on high STI rates, and the need for testing
A temporary clinic dedicated to testing for sexually transmitted diseases opened in Yellowknife this month.In a news release, the territory's Department of Health and Social Services said the clinic is in response to a N.W.T.-wide syphilis outbreak that has been ongoing since 2019 "and an increased rate for other sexually-transmitted infections." Health officials said the clinic will be open for at least a year. The clinic will be at 487 Range Lake Rd, unit 103, with both appointments and walk-i
- The Canadian Press
A vehicle dropping off a shooting victim struck 3 nurses, critically wounding 1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A vehicle fleeing a Philadelphia hospital after dropping off a gunshot victim early Saturday struck three nurses who were trying to treat the patient, injuring one critically, authorities said.
- The Independent
JD Vance refuses to say he’s ‘OK’ with people traveling to other states for abortions
Donald Trump’s running mate has created controversy for the campaign when it comes to abortion