
Abortion divides Iowa GOP voters ahead of crucial first primary debate
Abortion is among the fault lines in the 2024 Republican campaign, and a likely debate topic in Wednesday's first primary season showdown between Republican candidates -- all of whom support abortion restrictions.
2023-08-22 20:22

Democrats recruit ex-congresswoman to challenge Sen. Rick Scott and test whether Florida is still a battleground
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a Democrat who once represented the Miami area in the US House, will run for Senate from Florida, the former congresswoman told CNN, ending a monthslong search by her party for a challenger to Republican Sen. Rick Scott next year.
2023-08-22 19:51

Netizens trash Kourtney Kardashian's 'tone-deaf' throwback post about visiting Alcatraz prison in 2017
Kourtney Kardashian shared pictures from her trip, which showed her laughing and having fun inside the infamous prison
2023-08-22 18:49

When is the first Republican primary debate? Who will be there?
By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Several top Republican presidential contenders on Wednesday will take part in the first debate of
2023-08-22 18:23

Why the Republican defense of Trump points to more turbulence ahead
When the Republican presidential candidates gather for their first debate this week, the encounter is likely to center on the legal problems of the man all of them are chasing.
2023-08-22 17:52

Sara Sharif: Community reeling after death of 10-year-old, local MP says
The body of Sara Sharif, aged 10, was found at her home in Woking, prompting a murder inquiry.
2023-08-22 17:46

Keep fit to avoid heart rhythm disorder and stroke, study suggests
Keeping fit could help you avoid heart rhythm disorder and stroke, new research suggests. The study of more than 15,000 people found that physical fitness is linked with a lower likelihood of developing both conditions. Atrial fibrillation – irregular and often fast heartbeat – is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 40 million people worldwide. The findings indicate that keeping fit may help prevent atrial fibrillation and stroke Dr Shih-Hsien Sung Patients with the condition have a five-fold higher risk of stroke than their peers, experts suggest. Study author Dr Shih-Hsien Sung of the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan said: “This was a large study with an objective measurement of fitness and more than 11 years of follow up. “The findings indicate that keeping fit may help prevent atrial fibrillation and stroke.” The study examined whether fitness was related to the likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation. It included 15,450 people without atrial fibrillation who were referred for a treadmill test between 2003 and 2012. Fitness was assessed using a protocol where people are asked to walk faster and at a steeper grade in successive three-minute stages. Their fitness was calculated according to the rate of energy expended, which was expressed in metabolic equivalents (METs). Follow-ups looked at whether people developed atrial fibrillation, stroke, heart attacks, or whether they had died. During an average follow-up period of 137 months, 515 participants (3.3%) developed atrial fibrillation. Each one MET increase on the treadmill test was associated with an 8% lower risk of atrial fibrillation, 12% lower risk of stroke and 14% lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE – a composite of stroke, myocardial infarction and death). People in the study were divided into three fitness levels according to METs achieved during the treadmill test. The levels were low (less than 8.57 METs), medium (8.57 to 10.72) and high (more than 10.72). According to the findings presented at the ESC Congress 2023 in Amsterdam, the probability of remaining free from atrial fibrillation over a five-year period was 97.1%, 98.4% and 98.4% in the low, medium and high fitness groups, respectively. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live How to give your home a proper summer sort out What you really need to do in autumn to keep your lawn in shape MRI screening for prostate cancer could help save lives, study finds
2023-08-22 17:23

Greece wildfires: Hospital evacuated as fire intensifies in Alexandroupolis
Dozens of patients are moved to safety as wildfires burn out of control near Alexandroupolis.
2023-08-22 17:17

North Korea airline flies first international flight since Covid
Flight tracking data showed an Air Koryo flight landing in Beijing from Pyongyang on Tuesday morning.
2023-08-22 16:55

Pakistan cable car incident: Rescue under way for eight people trapped
"For God's sake help us," one of those trapped tells Pakistan media, as a rescue effort is under way.
2023-08-22 16:48

Bosnia-Herzegovina country profile
Provides an overview of Bosnia, including key dates and facts about this country in the Balkans.
2023-08-22 16:18

Is this the end of Bravo? Staggering allegations made by reality stars may well spell the end of popular network as we know it
Numerous reality TV stars including 'Real Housewives of New York City' star Bethenny Frankel have accused NBC and Bravo of mistreatment
2023-08-22 15:51