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A study says after they wind up hospitalized for a heart attack, people may do a better job following doctors’ orders to take drugs prescribed to protect against cardiac problems. The lead study author (Columbia University Medical Center) said, “Our theory is that the heart attack hospitalization appeared to serve as a teachable moment, or a wake-up call, to patients to do everything possible to prevent another heart attack.†[…]
John Davis, one of the real voices behind the infamous music group Milli Vanilli, has died of coronavirus. He was 66. With Rob Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, the German-French duo Milli Vanilli was created by Frank Farian. Their debut album, All Or Nothing, was released in Europe in 1988 and was repackaged as Girl You Know It’s True in 1989 in the U.S. The dance-pop synth album was a smash […]
Although some people say they can still remember things that happened decades ago with perfect clarity, a new study finds that’s not how the brain typically works. Researchers (Universities of Glasgow and Birmingham) have discovered that as more time passes, only the most meaningful elements of those experiences stick in our minds. Researchers say it’s natural for a person’s memories to become less vibrant over time. At a certain point, […]
An anonymous group stepped forward to claim a record $731.1 million Powerball jackpot drawn on January 20, 2021 — the sixth-largest jackpot in the U.S. and the longest roll in Powerball history with 36 consecutive drawings. A group of anonymous winners in Maryland dubbed “The Power Pack†finally came forward to claim the prize. … The group chose to take the prize as a one-time lump sum cash option, a […]
Are you the firstborn in your family? If so, a new study finds you’re at a lower risk of suffering a heart attack than your brothers and sisters. Moreover, Swedish researchers report the more siblings one has in general, the more likely they are to experience adverse cardiovascular events. Usually, when heart issues occur, doctors look to mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa for any signs of heart disease in the […]
A man who lost his wedding ring in his parents’ Tennessee backyard was reunited with the precious item nearly 55 years later. Ransom Jones said he was cleaning up after a woodworking project at his parents’ home (Murfreesboro) more than five decades ago when the wedding ring that had been on his finger for only a short time flew off. Jone said, “As I threw a bunch of shavings out […]
A Dunkin’ Donuts employee went viral on TikTok after a new video revealed just how many donuts they throw out after closing. As the employees get ready to shut it down, you just see donuts flying off the shelves — right into the trash can. You would think the food would be donated to people who are in need, but of course, there’s a lot of red tape (health and […]
Congratulations to American Idol alum Fantasia Barrino and her husband, Kendall Taylor. They have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Keziah London Taylor. The singer shared the news on Instagram Monday. This is the third child for Barrino, who has a 19-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son named Dallas Xavier from previous relationships. Taylor also has another child from an earlier relationship. Barrino married the 40-year-old businessman in […]
It turns out man’s best friend may be one of the best ways to detect COVID-19 in humans, according to a new French study. Scientists (National Veterinary School of Alfort) say the ability of dogs to detect the coronavirus in sweat from people was “very promising.†The study was conducted from March 16 to April 9 in France and looked at two different tests to detect COVID-19: a nasopharyngeal swab […]
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