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Burden of heart disease considerable for American Indians, Alaska natives

American Indian and Alaska Native patients with Medicare insurance have a considerable burden of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published online Sept. 22 in JAMA Network Open. Lauren A. Eberly, M.D., M.P.H., from the Gallup Indian Medical Center in New Mexico, and colleagues conducted a population-based cohort study from January 2015 to December 2019 […]

The Red Cross partners with the University of Evansville for blood drive

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) —The Center for Innovation & Change and Alpha Phi Omega is hosting a blood drive today in Eykamp Hall until 6 P.M. to encourage everyone to save a life by giving blood.  44News spoke with the Senior Administrative Assistant for the Center for Innovation & Change, Dina Willming, on the importance of […]

World Heart Day 2023: Can Pregnancy Take A Toll On Cardiovascular Health?

World Heart Day 2023: Can Pregnancy Take A Toll On Cardiovascular Health? When a woman gets pregnant, she goes through numerous physiological changes and that includes her cardiovascular health. But, does it pose any risk? Written by Kinkini Gupta |Published : September 26, 2023 9:25 PM IST Pregnancy brings about numerous physiological and mental changes […]

Does It Matter Which COVID-19 Booster Shot You Get?

Now that it’s fall, it’s time to get updated on your COVID-19 vaccines if you want to stay protected throughout the winter, when infectious diseases flourish. But does it matter which shot you get? For now, there are only two options—both mRNA-based vaccines, made by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]

Why the Wallabies’ green-and-gold legacy is stained with blood

OPINION: Hamish McLennan, the chairman of Rugby Australia, told disgruntled Wallabies supporters ahead of the Wales game: “Don’t watch.” It is about the only sensible thing that McLennan has said during his sorry tenure. Australian fans were heading for the exit long before the end of the Laceration in Lyon. Former captain George Gregan called […]

SIU Homecoming Blood Drive to Help Nationwide Blood Shortage.

The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage but Salukis and community members can help. The 14th annual SIU Homecoming Blood Drive is Wednesday, October 4th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Student Center Renaissance Room. This blood drive is one of the largest single-day blood drives in Carbondale and is […]

Lessons from Nipah outbreak in Kerala

ByRajib Dasgupta Sep 26, 2023 09:25 PM IST Share Via Copy Link To combat outbreaks such as Nipah, it will require sustained collaboration of multiple disciplines and sectors across local, national and global levels The Nipah Virus (NiV) infection reported from Kozhikode, Kerala, coming in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, has attracted worldwide attention. […]

For Weight Loss and Blood Sugar, Mounjaro May Work Better Than Ozempic

Share on PinterestAn analysis of 22 studies compared Mounjaro and Ozempic, drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes. Mounjaro was superior for blood sugar control, although only slightly, and also for weight loss. The Washington Post / Contributor/Getty Images Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) was more effective at controlling blood sugar and promoting weight loss than semaglutide (Ozempic), […]