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Depression Risk Higher For Spouses of Individuals with Heart Issues, New Study Shows

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Tokyo, Japan – A recent analysis published in JAMA Network Open suggests that spouses of individuals who suffer from heart attacks, strokes, or heart failure may face an increased risk of depression. The study examined 277,142 married couples in Japan Health Insurance Association program, covering 40 percent of the country’s working-age population. Researchers analyzed married adults whose spouses experienced cardiovascular events between 2016 and 2022 and compared them to a control group of similar couples. …

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BOOSTER RECOMMENDATION: CDC May Advise Spring Covid Dose for High-Risk Individuals

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently weighing the decision of recommending a potential Covid booster shot for this spring. The booster shot is being considered especially for individuals who are at higher risk of experiencing severe complications from the virus. The proposed spring booster would be the same vaccine that received approval last fall, specifically formulated to target the XBB.1.5 subvariant. This vaccine has also shown to be highly …

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Mass shooting leaves more than 30 injured

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A block party in Baltimore’s Brooklyn neighborhood turned into a tragic scene early Sunday morning when a mass shooting occurred, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and leaving many others injured. The incident took place around 12:30 a.m., with at least 30 people being shot. Law enforcement swiftly responded to the reports of gunshots, and the situation is currently under investigation. Upon arrival, police officers discovered multiple victims with gunshot wounds. Sadly, an 18-year-old …

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