COVID raises heart attack risk comparable to heart disease
A USC UCLA and Cleveland Clinic study of over 10,000 UK Biobank COVID cases finds early pandemic hospitalizations linked to cardiac events at levels similar to individuals with preexisting heart disease. Risk remained elevated for up to nearly three years, particularly for severe cases and non O blood types.
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USC
UCLA
Cleveland Clinic
Biobank
Hooman Allayee
Keck School of Medicine
James Hilser
Keck
Allayee
National Institutes of Health
Do at home COVID tests expire and can dates extend
The FDA says at home COVID-19 tests have expiration dates on packaging and should not typically be used past them. Stability data can extend shelf life, with extended dates updated if manufacturers obtain new results and are authorized. Check covidtests.gov for current extended dates and expiration Date column.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Covidtests.gov
U.S. Health and Human Services Department
U.S. Postal Service
Fresno Bee
Tns
Social Security’s next increase won’t dent costs for seniors
An 82-year-old Pensacola resident says the 2025 cost of living adjustment will barely help with daily expenses as inflation erodes savings. Analysts expect a 2.5% COLA, boosting the average retiree’s $1,920 monthly benefit by about $48. Experts warn a growing shortfall could limit benefits by 2035 while lawmakers debate fixes.
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Sherri Myers
Pensacola City
Fla
Social Security Administration
COSA
AARP
Bill Sweeney
National Social Insurance Plan
Social Security and Medicare Trustees
Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
Harris
Trump
Truth Social
Republican Study Committee
Linda Benesch
Social Security Works
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