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Even at Low or Moderate Levels, Some Types of Alcohol Linked to More Health Problems Than Others
The type of alcohol you drink, and how much, can have different effects on cardiovascular and overall health, a new study has found. The negative health…
Ultraprocessed Foods Increase Risk of Heart Problems, Especially in Black Americans
A new study showed people who eat more than nine servings of ultraprocessed food every day are much more likely to suffer heart attacks and strokes…
Municipality, province say St. Stephen needs transitional housing
The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) and the provincial government say while they are committed to eliminating the need for a homeless shelter in the…
Drought paradox study reveals plants around Colorado River turn to groundwater when it gets too hot and dry, reducing flow into the already strained basin
Vegetation draws on groundwater during dry summers, leaving less water for the river and, ultimately, people. Thirsty plants are sucking up water that would otherwise end…
GLP-1 Drugs Gain Ground in Cardiovascular Prevention
GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide are changing the way type 2 diabetes and obesity are treated. But these drugs have also shown a surprising ability to improve cardiovascular health —…
The biggest trees in the Peruvian Amazon store the most carbon — and they also face the greatest threat from humans
The Amazon’s biggest trees store disproportionately more carbon than smaller trees do, new study finds. But in the Peruvian Amazon, large trees are currently prioritized for…