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In the United States, someone has a heart attack nearly every 40 seconds1. That’s over 800,000 individuals a year, 200,000 of which are a person’s second heart attack. That’s right, the risk of having a second heart attack after a first one is significant. And researchers are particularly interested in ways to mitigate a recurrent event. 

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Scrambled eggs are a quick and easy breakfast but they lack an important nutrient—fiber. Adding avocado to your morning scramble adds fiber along with vitamin K, potassium, folate and more.Avocados feed your gut microbiome, support your heart health and help stabilize blood sugar levels. For those who prefer to start their day with a savory meal, eggs have long been a breakfast staple. They’re nutrient-dense, endlessly versatile and, even when you’re short on time, scrambling up a couple of eggs is doable. Even though that plate of delicious scrambled eggs gives you a head start on reaching your protein goals, there’s…

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Canadian food and nutraceutical manufacturing company Bioriginal Food & Science (Bioriginal), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cooke, has launched the Bioriginal Group of Companies, evolving into a fully integrated global entity. The new group consolidates innovation and supply chain capabilities across continents, promising global customers enhanced support through all stages of product development across the food, nutraceutical, and animal nutrition industries.Together, these companies offer end-to-end nutritional solutions — from ingredient sourcing and formulation to processing, product design, and finished goods manufacturing.“The Bioriginal Group of Companies represents the culmination of our vision to create a fully integrated global network that fuels…

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The dough can be refrigerated or frozen, so you can prep these ahead and bake off fresh batches whenever you like.Raspberries and lemon supply sources of fiber, vitamin C and additional antioxidants to this sweet treat. The raspberry–powdered sugar coating bakes into a vivid, crinkled finish that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. Tangy and full of flavor, these Raspberry-Lemon Crinkle Cookies take a well-loved classic and make it feel brand-new. A hint of lemon keeps the flavor lively, while a vibrant raspberry–powdered sugar coating bakes into its signature crinkled finish. Best of all, the dough can be made ahead and…

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Last year, Google DeepMind made headlines for building an artificial-intelligence system that achieved a silver-medal standard on the problems from that year’s International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO), a prestigious competition for young mathematicians held annually. It was the first time such a system had performed at a medal-worthy level in solving IMO challenges. Now, writing in Nature, Hubert et al.1 report the details of the core technology behind that achievement: a tool called AlphaProof, which is designed to prove mathematical statements. Competing Interests The author declares no competing interests.

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AbstractObjective To compare the effect on health outcomes of continuing or discontinuing oral anticoagulants (OACs) among patients with unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE) after initial treatment for at least 90 days.Design Target trial emulation.Setting Optum Clinformatics Data Mart (Optum CDM) from 1 January 2009 to 28 Februray 2025, and Medicare fee-for-service claims from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2022, United States.Participants Adults with VTE aged ≥18 years (Optum CDM) or ≥65 years (Medicare) initiating OACs (warfarin or direct OACs) within 30 days after a first hospital admission with VTE without reversible provoking factors and who continued treatment for ≥90 days.…

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Cell-free DNA released into circulation reveals disease processes and pathogens behind sepsis.Image credit: © iStock, solarsevenWhen cells in the body die, they release DNA. This DNA, known as cell-free DNA (cfDNA), makes its way into the bloodstream where it gets chopped up by enzymes, and in minutes to hours, the liver pulls it out of circulation. It can serve as a biomarker in many contexts such as detecting pregnancy complications, organ transplant rejection, and cancer before symptoms appear. Now, in a recent study published in Cell Genomics, scientists in Julian Knight’s lab at the University of Oxford turned to cfDNA to…

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Whether you truly need or just want a new pair of walking or running shoes, now is the time to add to cart. The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine says your running shoes lose their cushioning and shock support after 300 to 500 miles of wear, if you need more convincing to shop.  Many retailers—like REI, Lululemon and Zappos—have already added some highly coveted brands and styles to their sale sections. Shop the best overall deals below and then keep scrolling for even more early Black Friday deals on walking and running shoes. Best Early Black Friday Deals on…

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