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Why the Massacre of Muslims in Sinai Was Too Extreme for al Qaeda
It is unusual for militant Islamists to condemn terror attacks against "non-believers," but so grotesque was last Friday's onslaught in Egypt that several extremist groups have threatened revenge against its perpetrators.
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Managing High Blood Pressure During the Holidays
Managing blood pressure can be difficult, especially during the holidays and winter months. A change in routine, family visits, traveling, illness, holiday menus and financial concerns can all conspire to derail your best efforts at keeping chronic conditions, like high blood pressure, under control.
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Jesse Jackson Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
Civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Friday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. A neurological disorder with no cure, Parkinson's can cause tremors, stiffness and difficulty balancing, walking and coordinating movement.
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Here's What Really Cuts Black Lives Short!
The American Heart Association just released new information that explains why black people do not live as long as white people. Their life expectancy is 3 years shorter than for white people. Why? A recent study showed that higher rates of heart disease and stroke may be a major reason why.
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Heartbreaking! 3-Year Old Dies After Being Fed Grilled Cheese
Food allergies have taken another life! I am so sad to hear about Elijah Silvera. He was a 3-year old little boy who was a student at Seventh Avenue Center for Family Services in Harlem. Apparently he was given a grilled cheese sandwich on November 3, 2017 and he had a dairy allergy. According to abcnews.com Elijah’s mother was called instead of 911 and she had to drive him to the hospital. It is unknown if an Epi-pen was on site at the school. If this is true precious time had been wasted and ultimately the young man’s life was cut short.
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Catching Up On Sleep Over the Weekend May Not Help the Heart
Using the weekend to catch up on sleep may not be good for heart health, a new study suggests.
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Queen Latifah Honored for Promoting Heart Failure Awareness
When Rita Owens was diagnosed with heart failure, her family rallied together. They attended doctor’s appointments and learned all they could about the condition. They took pictures of which pills to take at different times of day to use as a visual checklist. Because her diet had to change, they changed theirs, too, as a show of solidarity and a step toward prevention.
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More Than Half of All African-Americans Have High Blood Pressure Under New Diagnostic Guidelines
Well over half of all African-American adults will be classified as having high blood pressure under new streamlined diagnostic guidelines released this week, illuminating the heavy burden of cardiovascular disease in the population.
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Run. Elect. Repeat. Really?
t's all the same. There's nothing (and no one) new. Politics. Sports. Entertainment. Once something works, it's expected to keep working in the same or a slightly different place. If people like something once, they'll like it again. The inertia of repetition.
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5 Things for November 14: Roy Moore, Clinton, Quake, Puerto Rico, Blood Pressure
For the first time in almost 60 years, Italy won't be in the World Cup. Hey, Team USA feels your pain. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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AboutThatCar.com: 2017 Toyota Yaris iA
You wouldn’t think that there is much to say about a car that costs $16,815. But the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA was so nice that we actually forgot that its price was less than $20K
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Morehouse Grad’s DVDs Tell Black Stories
Morehouse College graduate, Rex Barnett, has produced one of the largest documentary catalogs in the nation featuring Black achievers. “We have to own our own media companies that produce programs about us,” said Mr. Barnett. “I started History On Video to show the positive side of Black people. For me, this has been a labor of love.”
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Looking Diabetes in the Eye During Diabetes Awareness Month
Eye Exam Can Detect Illness
When an eye doctor peers into the back of your eye, a diabetes diagnosis could be staring back. An eye examination can be the first step in detecting diabetic retinopathy, a condition where high blood sugar damages blood vessels in the light-sensitive part of the eye, the retina. Bleeding, swelling and scarring in the retina can cause permanent vision loss.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Introduces Gun Safety: Not Sorry Act to Address Gun Violence!
Jackson Lee: “While I continue to mourn the tragic killings in Texas and offer prayers and concerns for the victims and their families, moments of silence are not enough. We must do something to stop the carnage.”
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Trump Hails South Korea's Golfers in Speech -- So Who Are the Best?
Amid talk of missiles and nuclear tests, US President Donald Trump found time to praise the skill of South Korea's female golfers during a speech in Seoul, Wednesday.
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In a Small Kentucky Coal Town, Joblessness Leads to a Health Crisis
In the small Appalachian town of Hazard, Kentucky, doctors at the local medical center have identified a high-stakes epidemic that has them scrambling in a race against time.
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America's Cup: How Life Has Changed for New Zealand's Winning Sailors
They carried the weight of a nation on their shoulders and were lauded as heroes when they returned home to New Zealand after winning the America's Cup.
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Trump Dismisses Question On Extreme Vetting for Gun Ownership
President Donald Trump said Tuesday "there would have been no difference three days ago" in the deadly Texas shooting if an extreme vetting policy for gun ownership had been in place.
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NASA Opens $2 Million Third Phase of 3D-Printed Habitat Competition
Future missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond will require innovative options to shelter our explorers, and we won't be able to carry all of the materials with us from Earth. NASA's 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge, a Centennial Challenges competition, seeks ways to create or develop the technologies needed to create such habitats on-site, and challenges citizen inventors to lead the way. Today, NASA and challenge partner Bradley University of Peoria, Illinois, announce the opening of Phase 3 of the competition for team registration.
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5 Things for November 7: Church Family's Heartbreak
Before the massacre, the First Baptist Church meant everything to Sutherland Springs, Texas. These videos show why. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
