MEDICAL

Oct 12 2024HEALTH

Coroners Team Up for Better Child Death Investigations

In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, the coroners from Berkeley and Charleston counties are making child death investigations a top priority. Recently, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell organized a training session for over 70 attendees from various agencies across the region. This comes afte

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Oct 11 2024SPORTS

Mike Tyson's Health Scare: The Ulcer Story that Delayed His Fight

Former boxing champion Mike Tyson had some health issues that pushed back his highly anticipated fight with internet sensation Jake Paul. Recently, Tyson revealed that he had been suffering from stomach ulcers, brought on by eating too much processed food. This health scare happened while he was on

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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Why Some Families Are Heading to Disney World During Hurricane Season

As Hurricane Milton threatens Florida, you might expect people to flee their homes. But some families are choosing an unusual refuge: Disney World. While it's known for fun vacations, the resort is also built to withstand Florida's tough weather. It has its own power grid and a special team called t

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Oct 09 2024SCIENCE

Protein Pioneers: Award Reveals Big Breakthroughs in Science

Meet the new Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry! David Baker, a US biochemist, and Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis and John Jumper have just been honored for their incredible work on proteins. They've each received half of the Swedish Krona (SEK 11mn, $1.06mn) prize for pushing the boundaries of prot

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

Measuring Blood Pressure: Are You Following the Right Steps?

You might think you know how to measure your blood pressure, but did you know there's a precise way to do it? According to health experts, taking an accurate reading involves more than just wrapping a cuff around your arm. First, ensure you're relaxed and haven't eaten, drunk, exercised, or smo

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Oct 08 2024HEALTH

Tragedy in Kentucky: Medical Helicopter Crash Claims Three Lives

In a sad turn of events, a medical helicopter crashed in Owenton, Kentucky, killing three people. The crash happened near Kentucky Highway 22 East on Monday evening. The helicopter, a Bell 206, struck a guy-wire and then crashed, causing a fire. The pilot and two cabin crew members lost their lives.

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Oct 08 2024HEALTH

Life Limit: Our Lifespans Might Not Boost Much More

You've probably heard that advances in medicine and technology are making us live longer. But hold on a moment. A new study says we might be hitting a top limit to how long we can live. Researchers tracked data from 1990 to 2019 in countries known for long lifespans, like Japan and Australia. The go

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Oct 08 2024HEALTH

Kingston Hospitals' Robotic Revolution: A New Era in Surgery

In 2018, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) introduced the Da Vinci Xi surgical robot, funded by a generous donation. Initially, they aimed to perform 70-80 robotic surgeries annually, but they've since exceeded expectations. Colorectal surgeon Dr. Sunil Patel reports they completed around 150 s

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Is Our Life Expectancy Hitting a Wall?

Scientists have discovered that the rapid increase in life expectancy we've seen since the 20th century is slowing down. They studied data from countries like Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. from 1990 to 2019. The results show that while life expectancy is still rising, the rate has significantly d

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Amyloid and Tau: A Remarkable Reversal in Brain Health

Simon Nicholls, a participant in an Alzheimer's intervention study, has seen remarkable improvements in his brain health. After initially testing positive for amyloid and tau proteins, subsequent blood tests showed negative results, indicating a significant reduction in these markers associated with

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