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Exclusive: ‘Hitman: Blood Money — Reprisal’ Graphics and Performance Options Revealed, 90fps and More

TouchArcade Rating: In our final pre-release feature for Feral Interactive’s upcoming conversion of IO Interactive’s Hitman: Blood Money, I’ll be going over the graphics and performance options included. If you’ve not read it yet, check out my exclusive preview of Hitman: Blood Money — Reprisal here and feature on the many control and quality of […]

New study reveals increased cancer risk linked to higher BMI in adults with cardiovascular diseases

It is unclear whether the risk of cancer associated with a higher body mass index (BMI) varies across individuals with and without type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). A recent BMC Medicine study analyzed the joint and individual correlations of CVD/T2D and BMI with cancer risk.  Study: Body mass index and cancer risk among adults with […]

Another Reason to Be Thankful: Gratitude Can Seriously Boost Your Heart Health, According to Science

Let’s be honest: Between work, family, and social commitments, we don’t always remember to take the time to pause and cherish what’s good in our lives. But when we do, there’s research from the field of positive cardiovascular health to suggest that our hearts might be better for it. Positive cardiovascular health isn’t just wellness […]

Exploring the intersection: Cardiovascular mortality trends among Alzheimer’s patients in the U.S.

In a recent study published in The American Journal of Cardiology, researchers compare the trends in cardiovascular disease-related mortality among patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) with the general United States population aged 65 years and older.   Study: Trends in Cardiovascular Mortality Among Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease in the United States, 1999-2020. Image Credit: Nymphalyda / Shutterstock.com Cardiovascular […]

WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters

GENEVA — The World Health Organization says it has made an official request to China for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children. The U.N. health agency cited unspecified media reports and a global infectious disease monitoring service as reporting clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia in children in […]

Iron infusion before bowel surgery reduces need for blood transfusion

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Change in clinical practice would have clear benefits for patients undergoing major bowel surgery, according to analysis conducted by researchers from UCL and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The study, published in The British Journal of Surgery, provides evidence that giving iron intravenously before colorectal surgery improves outcomes for patients, […]

Hubert Volunteer Fire Department to host blood drive on December 16

HUBERT, Onslow County — Hubert heroes heats up the holiday season with a blood drive. The Hubert Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, Dec. 16. The event is happening from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the fire department located at 118 Hubert Blvd. To schedule an appointment, click here and […]