Frankie Davies 
At the, uh, heart of the circulatory system is the muscle of the same name, the life-giving pump that keeps blood flowing to all parts of your body. You presumably knew that, and you probably also know that a buildup of fatty tissue inside the arteries that feed your heart can cause major health problems. … Read more
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration pledged from Day One to restore truth and transparency to the federal government — but now it’s facing a maelstrom of criticism and credibility questions after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization was kept secret for days, even from the White House. The controversy has prompted a … Read more
Scented candles are a popular way to keep your home smelling nice. But they could be doing more harm than good when it comes to your health. Prior to the festive season, one of the most popular times of year for scented candles, US-based doctor and dermatologist Dr John Zade took to TikTok to warn … Read more
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Hundreds of residents and personnel stationed at a U.S. Air Force base in eastern New Mexico will be able to have their blood tested as state officials expand their investigation into contamination from a group of compounds known as “forever chemicals.” The New Mexico Environment Department announced Tuesday that it is searching … Read more
Terry Burt had always struggled with his weight. He piled on the pounds through his love of crisps, chocolate and sweets. At his heaviest, the 68-year-old from Denton weighed 24 stone. Deciding enough was enough, Terry embarked on a weight loss journey with his wife Angela. In March 2022, the pair signed up to Greater … Read more
WASHINGTON — Some 20 million people have signed up for health insurance this year through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, a record-breaking figure. President Joe Biden will likely proclaim those results regularly on the campaign trail for months to come as former President Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner, vows to dismantle the Obama-era program. The … Read more
DENVER (KDVR) — With the cold weather, allergies are not something you think of this time of year, but health experts say that allergies and other issues can affect your lungs when it’s cold and dry out. Your lungs are resilient by nature, even in cold air. “By the time it gets deep into your … Read more
More than 8,500 patients were being treated on virtual wards in the run-up to Christmas. But the so-called hospitals at home are not a “silver bullet”, nurses said. Figures from NHS Digital revealed some 8,586 patients in England were treated virtually in December, allowing most to have Christmas at home. Virtual wards allow patients to … Read more
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly renewed her call Wednesday to expand Medicaid and countered an anticipated single-rate flat income tax for individuals with a plan that would instead cut taxes by doing things like accelerating the phasing out of the state’s sales tax on groceries. Kelly said in her annual State of the State address that … Read more
Health care may be a real challenger to tech this year, a business that can actually grow faster than most of tech and has the possibility of a comeback from the Covid straitjacket that so many of these companies got caught up in. The pandemic obscured so much of the growth as Abbott Labs , … Read more
