Tuesday 5 October 2021

Big Rise in Injuries From E-Scooters, Hoverboards

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Injuries associated with the "micromobility products" skyrocketed 70% between 2017 and 2020



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Two Meds Better Than One for Many With High Blood Pressure

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Doctors typically prescribe one blood pressure medicine at a low dose and increase its strength as needed.



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Minorities Bore the Brunt of U.S. COVID Deaths

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According to a new report, excess deaths among Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Hispanic men and women were more than double those in white and Asian American men and women.



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Allulose: What to Know About the Sugar Alternative

Allulose is an alternative sweetener that has 90% fewer calories than normal sugar. Learn more about the safety, side effects, and uses.



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Nurse Fired After Posting Photo of Baby With Birth Defect

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A neonatal intensive care nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami has been terminated after she posted two photos of a baby born with birth defects to social media.



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