Keeping blood pressure under control is critical. There’s a new option for tough cases

WASHINGTON — Nothing doctors prescribed controlled Michael Garrity’s dangerously high blood pressure — until they zapped away some nerves on his kidneys. If that sounds weird, well, kidneys help regulate blood pressure in part through signals from certain nerves. The new treatment disrupts overactive renal nerves. “My blood pressure would spike and I’d run out…

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Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Democrats are pushing this month to pass legislation they say will improve reproductive health care, in particular the safety of digital health data, ahead of Republicans taking over the state House in 2025. Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is backing a bill designed to protect reproductive health data including data logged on…

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The outlook is uncertain for AI regulations as the US government pivots to full Republican control

WASHINGTON — With artificial intelligence at a pivotal moment of development, the federal government is about to transition from one that prioritized AI safeguards to one more focused on eliminating red tape. That’s a promising prospect for some investors but creates uncertainty about the future of any guardrails on the technology, especially around the use…

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Australia rejects Elon Musk’s claim that it plans to control access to the internet

MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian Cabinet minister on Friday rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the government intended to control all Australians’ access to the internet through legislation that would ban young children from social media. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Musk’s criticism was “unsurprising” after the government introduced to Parliament on Thursday legislation…

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Dementia risk factors you can control: Essential lifestyle changes for a healthier brain | Health

Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people globally, disrupting memory, thinking and reasoning. While it is natural for cognitive abilities to decline with age, dementia signifies a more profound and irreversible loss of these functions. Know the essential lifestyle changes that can help you manage dementia. (Photo by Pixabay) Dementia proofing:…

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Dementia risk factors you can control: Essential lifestyle changes for a healthier brain | Health

Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people globally, disrupting memory, thinking and reasoning. While it is natural for cognitive abilities to decline with age, dementia signifies a more profound and irreversible loss of these functions. Know the essential lifestyle changes that can help you manage dementia. (Photo by Pixabay) Dementia proofing:…

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Frailty in T2D: Tailoring Lifestyle Approaches & Improving Glycemic Control

Photo Credit: Halfpoint  A recent review suggests that combining exercise, diet, and education can help older adults effectively manage glucose and frailty in T2D. New research highlights the effectiveness of combining physical exercise, education, and behavioral therapy in managing frailty and blood glucose variability in older adults with T2D. While exercise protocols show measurable improvements…

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