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Colorado researchers theorize that fructose metabolism may be the driving force behind Alzheimer’s Disease pathology. Diets high in sugar and high glycemic index carbohydrates would exacerbate the problem. Salt may also play a role. Fructose is a simple sugar (a monosaccharide) typically found in fruit, honey, and some vegetables. Table sugar is sucrose, a combination of fructose and a glucose molecule. High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is added to many processed foods as a bulk sweetener. From the article linked above:
An ancient human foraging instinct, fueled by fructose production in the…
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NS claims progress in reducing surgical wait times
The Nova Scotia government is claiming progress on its promise to reduce wait times for surgical procedures based on an almost 1,900 increase in the number of operations completed during the 2022-23 fiscal year, compared to 2019-20.
The arrival of COVID-19 in March 2020 dramatically reduced the number of surgeries and other medical procedures that were done in the province, and subsequent Omicron and Delta variants also triggered surgical slowdowns.
Nova Scotia Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson called the increase in the number of surgeries “a very positive sign” on Friday.
“We know there’s still more to do but…
Dow Jones Breaks Support As President Biden Makes This Debt-Ceiling Move; Elon Musk Says Tesla Will ‘Try’ This
Dow Jones futures rose slightly after hours, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. Tesla (TSLA) is holding its annual shareholder meeting, but not offering a lot of big news.
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The stock market rallied retreated Tuesday as debt-ceiling fears added to selling pressure to close. The Nasdaq had rallied for much of the session thanks to megacap techs, including Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon.com (AMZN) and Google parent Alphabets (GOOGLE).
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones retreated most of the day, with the latter closing below the 50-day line. Market breadth was bleach.
Debt-Ceiling…
AG James, state health commissioner warns about insurance renewal scam
Attorney General Letitia James and acting Department of Health Commissioner James McDonald are warning New Yorkers about a new scam, in which residents are falsely asked to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to maintain their state health insurance.
Some callers threaten to have the policies canceled if no payment is given, officials said.
“This is false, and the New York agencies that administer Medicaid benefits will never charge or ask for money from consumers to enroll or re-enroll,” said a news release from James.
Under federal law, implemented during the pandemic to allow for uninterrupted enrollment ended on March…
Protesters of Alberta premier’s private health comments storm stage at news event – Canada News
Protesters storm news event
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Protesters are escorted from the building after disrupting United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith’s campaign announcement in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, May 11, 2023. Albertans go to the polls on May 29. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith had to be hustled offstage by security after a handful of placard-waving protesters disrupted her news conference over comments about selling hospitals.
One protester managed to reach the stage and refused to leave while others were held back…
Lizzo Cancels Montreal Concert Over Health Concerns, Details Her Symptoms
Due to health circumstances, Lizzo has been forced to make the difficult decision to cancel her concert in Montreal.
The “Truth Hurts” singer appeared to be hurting pretty badly herself when she shared the news in a video message posted to Instagram on Thursday.
A tearful Lizzo — wearing a face mask and wrapped in a blanket — explained that she’s currently suffering from an illness that makes it impossible for her to perform.
“I had a sore throat last night and a headache, and I went to bed. I woke up this morning and my body is weak and…
Whooping cough outbreak grows in Alberta: ‘Any rise in cases is concerning’
A whooping cough outbreak in Alberta continues to grow and it comes at a time when UNICEF is warning that the public’s perception of the importance of routine childhood vaccinations has decreased by eight per cent in Canada, compared to before the pandemic.
An outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, was first declared in January in the province’s south zone.
In early April there were 114 identified cases with the majority being children.
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Whooping cough spreading across southern Alberta: AHS
There are now 126 cases, 122 in the south zone and four cases confirmed in the…
Sask. the health minister responds to claims of a ‘culture of fear. among health care workers
During the question period on Wednesday, NDP MLA Meara Conway brought up a memo sent to all Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) staff that was leaked on Tuesday, showing the state of Saskatchewan’s hospitals.
“Yesterday, I asked the health minister about his government’s ‘hush memo’ and the culture of fear he’s created in our public health care system,” Conway said.
Conway said as usual, the minister downplayed the situation and said health care workers don’t have anything to fear when it comes to speaking out.
“If that’s the case, then why did the three nurses speaking to CTV News yesterday feel…