Do I need a statin? New study suggests some with a prescription may not.
Via: Perrie Halpern • News & Politics • 1 Comments • 3 Likes • 2 years ago
“A new way of determining heart disease risk may result in millions fewer people getting prescriptions for statins, according to new research.”
People often overestimate their resilience following failure, research suggests
Via: Perrie Halpern • News & Politics • 3 Comments • 2 Likes • 2 years ago
“The myth that failure is always a good teacher may need an update.”
Where did the hype over 'hot rodent men' come from?
Via: Perrie Halpern • News & Politics • 6 Comments • 2 Likes • 2 years ago
“The internet is assigning unusual labels to men again — this time, by fawning over how "rodent"-like they are.”
Hundreds of Indigenous families complete relocation off Gardi Sugdub due to rising sea levels
Via: Perrie Halpern • News & Politics • 2 Comments • 1 Like • 2 years ago
“About 300 families have successfully relocated off the island of Gardi Sugdub due to concerns over rising sea levels, Panama's ministry of housing...”
Researchers gain clear picture of fault that threatens Pacific Northwest
Via: Perrie Halpern • News & Politics • 17 Comments • 6 Likes • 2 years ago
“A fault off the Pacific coast could devastate Washington, Oregon and Northern California with a major earthquake and tsunami. Researchers mapped it...”
Suspect in Gilgo Beach killings may have started preying on women more than three decades ago
Via: Perrie Halpern • News & Politics • 1 Comments • 3 Likes • 2 years ago
“Rex Heuermann, the man charged in the Gilgo Beach serial killings may have started preying on young women earlier than first believed — and not...”
Will there be a new Covid vaccine in the fall?
Via: Perrie Halpern • News & Politics • 5 Comments • 3 Likes • 2 years ago
“Although Covid cases remain low in the U.S., vaccine experts are already looking toward the winter, with eyes on preventing a seasonal surge.”
GM's Mary Barra: Electric car commitment will now play out 'over decades'
Via: Perrie Halpern • News & Politics • 129 Comments • 11 Likes • 2 years ago
“General Motors CEO Mary Barra says the storied automaker's plan to turn its fleet 100% electric will now play out "over decades."”
Drinking on a plane may be bad for your heart, new research suggests
Via: Perrie Halpern • News & Politics • 1 Comments • 4 Likes • 2 years ago
“If you enjoy having a glass of wine or a cocktail during airplane flights, you may want to reconsider for the sake of your body, findings from a...”
Mexico holds historic election in race largely overshadowed by violence
Via: Perrie Halpern • News & Politics • 4 Comments • 1 Like • 2 years ago
“Mexico is holding its largest election ever Sunday to elect its first female president and over 20,000 government officials in a race largely...”
