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"In other words, take from the BIG, BAD Insurance Companies, give it to the people, and terminate, per Dollar spent, the worst Healthcare anywhere in the World, ObamaCare. Unrelated, we must still terminate the Filibuster!" Trump says While the government shutdown continues, President Trump on Sunday urged Senate Republicans to send the Obamacare subsidy money directly to taxpayers rather than to the insurance companies. "I am recommending to Senate Republicans that the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars currently being sent to money sucking Insurance Companies in order to save the bad Healthcare provided by ObamaCare, BE SENT DIRECTLY TO...

The Helena, Montana, city commissioner candidate who made headlines for lobbing threats and wishing a painful cancer death on Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., in an expletive-filled voicemail failed to crack the threshold of the top two candidates. Haley McKnight made national headlines earlier this week after audio of her voicemail she left for the senator in July came to light. The voicemail came from over the summer, shortly after Sheehy voted with his Republican colleagues to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping tax and spending package from Republicans that angered many Democrats, including McKnight, following its passage....

A woman has shared the heartbreaking reason why she would follow her husband on his daily run on Instagram. Racking up over 1 million views, the clip shows Michael Daubert, 40, running along the sidewalk in a red top and blue shorts. The camera then cuts to his wife, Megan, 39, who is “chasing” him on a bike to make sure his defibrillator doesn’t go off. The real estate agent told Newsweek that her husband suffered a sudden cardiac arrest on February 5, 2024, while playing in his men’s soccer league. “He was without oxygen for 24 mins,” she said....

For decades, Americans have been advised that cutting fat was key for a heart-healthy diet, spurring an industry of low-fat dairy products. A new generation of nutrition research is challenging some of those long-held beliefs—suggesting that for dairy products, the overall effects of whole-fat varieties on heart health may be positive. A new study adds to this shift. Using data from more than 3,100 participants in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study, researchers tracked dairy consumption and measured coronary artery calcification—a buildup of calcium in the arteries that can be an early sign of heart disease....

A multidisciplinary research team has discovered that liver alterations associated with metabolic dysfunction–associated fatty liver disease (MASLD) can directly cause cognitive and neurological impairments, and that these effects can be reversed by a therapy exclusively targeting the liver. The findings establish the existence of a "liver–brain axis" that is not only clinically relevant but also therapeutically actionable. The study demonstrates that animal models of diet-induced metabolic liver disease show alterations in social memory and sensory processing, accompanied by dysfunctions in the hippocampus, a key region for memory and learning. Most promisingly, these alterations were reversed by treating the liver with...

A combined analysis of blood tests to measure three biomarkers linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease—lipoprotein a (Lp(a)), remnant cholesterol and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP)—may help identify high-risk individuals earlier, according to a preliminary study. In the analysis, adults with elevated levels of all three biomarkers of heart disease had nearly three times the risk of a heart attack compared with normal levels. The three blood tests examine different pathways that can lead to cardiovascular disease. Lipoprotein(a) is a type of cholesterol that is largely inherited and can cause plaque buildup in arteries. Remnant cholesterol refers to harmful fat...

Long-term use of melatonin supplements, often used to promote sleep and address insomnia, is associated with a higher risk of heart failure diagnosis, heart failure, hospitalization and death from any cause in chronic insomnia, according to a preliminary study. Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced in the body by the pineal gland, and it helps regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin levels increase during darkness and decrease during daylight. Chemically identical synthetic versions of the hormone are often used. The supplements are widely available over the counter in many countries, including the U.S. In the U.S., over-the-counter supplements are not...

The innovative use of recorded messages from a family member to provide reorientation information to a critically ill patient receiving mechanical ventilation helped reduce the risk of developing delirium, according to new research. The study details a rigorous, structured intervention called Family Automated Voice Recording (FAVoR), which played recorded messages from family members on an hourly basis during the daytime to promote day-night orientation. Patients in the FAVoR intervention group had a higher rate of delirium-free days than patients in the control group who received usual care. The results also suggest a dose-response relationship between the number of times the...

In A Nutshell The 13% threshold: In this study of 52 Brazilian pros, players with 13% body fat or higher covered less distance on an endurance shuttle run test that mimics game intensity One measurement matters most: A simple abdominal skinfold reading of 20 mm or more showed the strongest link to reduced aerobic performance—faster to check than complex fitness testing Sprints vs. stamina: Body fat correlated strongly with endurance but showed weak connections to jumping and short sprints, suggesting it affects sustained running more than explosive power Use with caution: These numbers came from pre-season testing in second-division Brazilian...

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Scientists have discovered that human stomach cells can be genetically reprogrammed to act like pancreatic beta cells and produce insulin. This approach could one day help people with Type 1 diabetes generate their own insulin without injections. Understanding Type 1 Diabetes and Its Challenges Type 1 diabetes develops when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin, a hormone made by specialized beta cells. This chronic condition affects an estimated 9.5 million people around the world. Without sufficient insulin, blood sugar levels remain high and, over time, can cause serious harm to vital organs including the kidneys, eyes, and heart. Managing...

The Dallas Cowboys announced the passing of Marshawn Kneeland. He was 24 years old. Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away on Thursday morning. The Dallas Cowboys announced the news. He was 24 years old. “It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning,” the Cowboys’ statement read. “Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.” The Cowboys selected Marshawn Kneeland in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan. He had taken...

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University say their discovery of new inflammatory molecules could transform medical treatment. For many years, scientists believed they had a solid grasp of the biological processes behind asthma, a condition marked by lung inflammation that narrows airways and makes breathing difficult. They pointed to molecules known as “leukotrienes,” which are released by white blood cells in response to airway irritation or allergens, as the primary cause. These molecules trigger a chain reaction that tightens airways, and several drugs have been designed to block this process. However, a research team at Case Western Reserve University suggests...

---SNIP--- Fasting is not just a trendy diet hack. It taps into a biological system honed over millennia to help humans cope with scarcity. When we eat regularly, the brain runs mostly on glucose, stored in the body as glycogen. But after about 12 hours without food, those glycogen stores dwindle. At that point, the body performs a clever metabolic switch: it begins breaking down fat into ketone bodies (for example, acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate), which provide an alternative fuel source. This metabolic flexibility, once crucial for our ancestors' survival, is now being linked to a host of health benefits.

It's my turn to need some prayers. I have been in the h I thospital since 11/03 due to w heart attack. They called it an NSTEMI. First,Thankyou my beloved and HOLY Creator, the lord God of Israel and Creator and KING OF all that exists including the universe, For being merciful and Kind to me. I am asking for strength, a positive mind set, the kindness Of heart and mind I've been privpriveleged to have received. I would like my health bit more restored than it currently is. Right now I need help standing up to make one turn...

Three Chinese nationals working at a University of Michigan research lab were hit with federal charges Tuesday related to an alleged conspiracy to smuggle biological material into the United States for China. The charges are the latest in a series of cases tied to the Ann Arbor, Mich. school that have raised concerns about the threat of biological terrorism emanating from China. “Allegedly attempting to smuggle biological materials under the guise of ‘research’ is a serious crime that threatens America’s national and agricultural security,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement. “We will remain vigilant to threats like these...

Destigmatized abortion increases the pressure for women to abort. If abortion is supposed to be a morally neutral option, then it makes sense to expect women to abort if we conceive in difficult circumstances. The circumstances could be conceiving while in poverty or in an abusive relationship, or any number of situations, but the pressure becomes especially clear when we conceive children with disabilities that can be detected prenatally. For example, when discussing options with a woman who receives a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis, a significant number of physicians and genetic professionals will self-report that they emphasize the negative aspects...

In recent months, the Population Research Institute (PRI) has documented, with significant amounts of evidence, the activities of three major abortion networks: FIGO, CLACAI, and FP2030. Each of these has played a specific role in the international expansion of abortion. Now, we have turned our attention to another key player: DKT International. Founded in 1989, this organization presents itself as a promoter of “sexual and reproductive health,” but in reality, it has become the world’s largest distributor of abortion pills, using sophisticated social marketing networks specifically designed to evade pharmaceutical regulations. On September 2, 2025, DKT announced that it would...

In a surprising story out of India, a couple who is serving life in prison for murder has been paroled so they can undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) to have a baby. Key Takeaways: * The couple, Jayendra Damor and Sejal Bariya, have spent 15 years of their life sentences behind bars for murder. * Now in their late 30s, they want to have a child and have been granted temporary parole to undergo IVF. That parole has been extended at least twice. * As convicted murderers, it is unclear why a judge would allow them to leave prison to...

The lunacy imposed by leftist judges is beyond parody: A federal judge has ruled that the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) must provide laser hair removal, facial feminization surgery consultations, and voice therapy for a convicted pedophile who now identifies as transgender. The inmate, identified as 47-year-old Brian Buckingham, was sentenced to more than 21 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing his 10-year-old son and producing child pornography. For probably the first and hopefully the last time in human history, behavior like this is not considered to warrant the death penalty. These days, it warrants taxpayer-funded luxuries in...