Author: Michelle Korhonen
Impact of high blood pressure during pregnancy on Heart functionImmediate effects:Increased workload: During pregnancy, the heart already has to work harder to pump blood to both the mother and the developing baby. High blood pressure adds to this workload, straining the heart muscle and potentially leading to heart problems like arrhythmias or heart failure.Damage to blood vessels: High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels, making them more narrow and less elastic. This can lead to reduced blood flow to the heart and other organs, further compromising heart function.Long-term effects:Increased risk of heart disease: Women who have high blood pressure…
After, with their underwear still tangled in the top sheet, or just waking in winter, the stunned trees thrusting up their arms, he was always the first to leave the bed. Rising, he’d put on coffee. Or coming back, she’d pull him toward her with her legs wrapped around his waist, and when they fought he’d say, “Hey,” trying to reach her, and she’d say, “Hey,” and turn away, and a whole day could pass in silence, the vista of the cold city through the windows, voices and the smell of coffee rising from the flat below, their toothbrushes neck…
Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Bariatric Surgery Program Earns Prestigious AccreditationResidents of New Jersey seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions now have a high-quality, nationally accredited option right in their own state. Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s bariatric surgery center has become the first in New Jersey to be accredited as a Comprehensive Center with Adolescent and Obesity Medicine Qualifications by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®). This prestigious accreditation is a joint effort between the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery…
As the drugs fentanyl and xylazine spread, 2023 emerged as a devastating year for Americans struggling with addiction.
These 12 Eye Health Myths may shock you because many believe them to be true. The myths and misconceptions surrounding eye health are widespread, often leading to confusion about the best practices for maintaining good vision. In this article, we will debunk some of the most common myths about eye health and uncover the facts that lie beneath. Our eyes are invaluable assets that allow us to experience the world, and it is essential to separate fact from fiction to ensure the best possible care for our vision.Throughout this exploration, we will address a variety of myths, including the belief…
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This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.As we close out the year, it’s official: The Twitter we once knew is long gone. Elon Musk’s reinvention of the platform, from its name down to its core features, has rendered it nearly unrecognizable to users. The lead writers of this newsletter, Tom Nichols and Lora Kelley, have each spent time thinking and writing about X, as well as posting and lurking on the…
The war between Israel and Hamas has devastated Gaza’s health infrastructure and overwhelmed the remaining hospitals. Health professionals are growing concerned about infectious disease outbreaks.
If art imitates life, it’s no wonder many of this year’s podcasts contained a dash of doom. During a year of planetary uncertainty, in which fears about the climate crisis and AI encroaching on the workforce intensified, the audio space reflected our impulse to decode mysteries: Series zeroed in on deception, premiering plenty of heist and con-artist content. Podcasters reexamined the justice system, from parole boards to the FBI. Three separate shows tried to solve the puzzle of the perplexing ailment known as Havana syndrome. Like many of us, producers searched for any answers they could get.But the biggest podcasting…
Public health experts say conditions in war-torn Gaza are ripe for the spread of infectious disease. Health workers are struggling to spot and contain outbreaks, even as the health system teeters. (Image credit: Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Reuters Connect)