NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH VIA SCITECH DAILY – New research shows that reducing dietary sodium significantly lowers blood pressure in individuals, regardless of whether they have hypertension or are on medication. The…
Irregular Sleep Patterns Increase Dementia Risk. Doctor Explains
Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine: “We understand that good sleep does a mind and body good. It’s time to practice it! “This new research continues to validate that people with very irregular…
Alaska snowmobilers found dead after -20 degree weather delays search
Tribune Content Agency – Two snowmobilers were found dead after extreme weather delayed search efforts, Alaska officials said. Charlene Habros, 34, and Dustin Gologergen, 55, were found dead after Alaska State Troopers…
Senate staffer is caught filming sodomy in hearing room as graphic video emerges
The employee had sex with an unknown man within the confines of the politically significant building, according to the Daily Caller. A video obtained by the outlet shows the staffer allegedly engaging in…
“Gun Violence Is a Plague. Could Medicaid Help?” – MSM
KFF HEALTH NEWS – To tackle America’s gun problem, a growing number of states are allowing Medicaid dollars to fund community-based violence programs intended to stop shootings. The idea is to boost…
19″ Brick Oven Pizza, Made To Order For $8.99
EAT THIS, NOT THAT! – Shopping at these 11 regional and national grocery chains will save you money in the long run. 1. ALDI The business keeps overhead low by providing 90%…
McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, Wendy’s franchisees face ‘convict leasing’ suit in Alabama
RESTAURANT DIVE – Franchisees of McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Burger King and Wendy’s face a class action lawsuit challenging an Alabama prison labor system as a form of coerced labor and convict…
US officials block Elf Bar-maker and others from importing 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. agents recently seized more than 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes from overseas manufacturers, including the Chinese company behind Elf Bar, a line of fruity disposable vapes that has become…
CDC Issues Health Advisory Over ‘Low Vaccination Rates’ Across US
THE EPOCH TIMES – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent out a “health advisory” on Dec. 14 regarding “low vaccination rates” for influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and…
Depression can be hard to spot; AI may help
THE CONVERSATION – Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the way we diagnose and treat illness. It could be particularly helpful for depression because it could make more accurate diagnoses and…