
Final Stretch of Central-Bank Hiking Will Be Toughest, BIS Says
The unprecedented cycle of global interest-rate increases is entering its most challenging stretch as inflation threatens to become
2023-06-25 17:24

Ron DeSantis is campaigning on his record. Judges keep saying its unconstitutional
Gov. Ron DeSantis has toured the country calling Florida the place "where woke goes to die." But it's still alive at the company Sara Margulis runs.
2023-06-25 17:21

Putin ‘very afraid’ and ‘probably hiding’ after Wagner rebellion, Zelensky says
Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested Vladimir Putin is “very afraid” after a rebellion from Wagner Group mercenaries. Yevgeny Prigozhin’s men were barely 100 miles from Moscow when the mutiny was called off, with the leader cleared of any criminal charges and sent to Belarus hours after the Russian president had labelled the action as “treason”. “The man from the Kremlin is obviously very afraid and probably hiding somewhere, not showing himself,” Ukrainian president Zelensky said on Saturday evening (24 June). “I am sure that he is no longer in Moscow.”
2023-06-25 17:15

Heartbeat sensors on shopping trolleys 'could save lives', new study suggests
New findings have suggested that adding sensors to supermarket trolleys could save people’s lives. Scientists investigated whether installing electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors – designed to check the heart’s rhythm – on the handles of supermarket, trolleys could identify shoppers with atrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate. The sensors would detect heart conditions that put them at increased risk of stroke. The researchers said that over the course of two months, they identified 39 people who were unaware that they had the condition. Ian Jones, professor of cardiovascular nursing at Liverpool John Moores University, who led the study, said: “That’s 39 people at greater risk of stroke who received a cardiologist appointment.” He added: “This study shows the potential of taking health checks to the masses without disrupting daily routines.” It is estimated that around 1.5 million people in the UK have atrial fibrillation, contributing to one in five strokes. The condition is treatable, but at least another 270,000 people in the UK remain undiagnosed and unaware, according to the British Heart Foundation. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter There are wearable devices that can also spot irregular heartbeat but this would also require people to take responsibility and wear the device. Professor Jones said: “Nearly two-thirds of the shoppers we approached were happy to use a trolley, and the vast majority of those who declined were in a rush rather than wary of being monitored. “This shows that the concept is acceptable to most people and worth testing in a larger study.” He added: “Checking for atrial fibrillation while people do their regular shopping holds promise for preventing strokes and saving lives. “A crucial aspect is providing immediate access to a health professional who can explain the findings and refer patients on for confirmatory tests and medication if needed.” The findings were presented at ACNAP 2023 conference organised by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-25 16:46

‘Lazy’ Lana Del Rey labeled unprofessional for arriving late at Glastonbury Festival: ‘It's so rude’
Lana Del Rey's microphone was cut off due to a midnight curfew but she continued to sing with her fans
2023-06-25 16:27

Black maternal deaths keep rising. These doulas want to reverse that grim trend
"Sixteen years ago, I almost died giving birth," Ebonie Karma Tudor said, recalling the birth of her son. "It was just a really traumatic experience."
2023-06-25 16:25

Singapore’s LGBT community feels safer as end of ban brings change
By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE Singapore drag performer Yeo Sam Jo has been feeling much more confident and safe
2023-06-25 16:16

Twitter hack: Joseph O'Connor jailed for celebrity cyber attack
Joseph O'Connor, 24, targeted some of the most popular accounts as part of a Bitcoin scam.
2023-06-25 15:22

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan to testify at Netanyahu's corruption trial as a prosecution witness
Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan will testify at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial
2023-06-25 15:22

That's not how you make frozen yogurt: US customs officers seize large cocaine stash hidden in ice cream maker
US customs officers in Texas discovered several pounds of a white substance hiding in a commercial ice cream maker, authorities say -- and it wasn't salt or sugar.
2023-06-25 15:20

On Deck for Fed, ECB — Another Dose of Inflation Data
Fresh inflation readouts this week will probably feed into expectations of further policy tightening by Federal Reserve and
2023-06-25 14:52

Russia Latest: Italy Now Sees Weakened Russia on Ukraine Front
Wagner Group mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin halted his dramatic advance toward Moscow and pulled his fighters back, defusing
2023-06-25 14:49