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No cardiologists available in half of US counties as study reveals ‘incredibly concerning’ care gaps

Nearly half of all U.S. counties don’t have a practicing cardiologist on staff, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Rural communities are most affected, with Americans in those areas dying earlier and more often from heart disease that could have been prevented, according to a...

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Harley-Davidson slams brakes on 'woke' policies after sparking biker and social-media outrage

Harley-Davidson released a statement on Monday renouncing DEI and other controversial company initiatives in the wake of social-media outrage and withering pressure from longtime loyal bikers. “It is critical to our business that we hire and retain the best talent and that all employees feel welcome,” the statement reads. “That said, we have not operated...

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First at-home syphilis antibody test gets FDA authorization as STD cases spike in US

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted marketing authorization for the first at-home syphilis test. The over-the-counter First To Know Syphilis Test, made by NOWDiagnostics in Arkansas, detects antibodies for Treponema pallidum (syphilis), according to a press release. The test, which does not require a prescription, takes about 15 minutes to administer using only...

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Dementia has 2 shocking new risk factors, study finds, with total of 14 now on list

Two surprising new risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease are noted in a new study. Untreated vision loss and high levels of LDL cholesterol have been linked to a greater chance of developing the common dementia type. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is sometimes called “bad cholesterol,” is associated with negative health effects when present in high...

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Musical instruments for beginner musicians that are easy to learn

Learning any instrument for the first time is going to take time and dedication. There are so many benefits to learning an instrument. Once you get the hang of it, playing music can help relieve stress and also ignite your creativity. If you have very minimal musical experience, there are certain instruments that are widely...