Fresno prison guards plead innocent to staging fights
Eight Corcoran guards pleaded innocent to charges that they staged inmate fights to brutalize prisoners. The case stems from the 1994 fatal shooting of inmate Preston Tate, watched by other inmates and a guard in a control booth. If convicted, four could face life. others face up to ten years.
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Gene linked to sudden death found by scientists
Scientists identify a defective gene linked to sudden death from ventricular fibrillation in young people. The heart stops briefly and requires electric shock to restart. such episodes may kill 15,000 to 36,000 Americans yearly, per Baylor College of Medicine expert Qing Wang. The study, in Nature, focuses on unexplained cases and notes affected victims are men in their 20s to 40s.
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher fracture risk
New guidelines on vitamin D intake may miss older adults bone health. A Boston study shows over half of hospital patients are vitamin D deficient, especially those in poor health, suggesting routine screening and broader supplement use to prevent fractures.
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Vitamins at a glance from the Associated Press
The piece outlines vitamins A to D and others with their health roles and food sources. Vitamin A supports vision, skin, and fat absorption. B complex aids growth and nervous system development. C and E act as antioxidants. vitamin K supports bones. D aids calcium absorption. folic acid aids red blood cell formation and fetal development. Sources include fish, eggs, milk, greens, vegetables, grains, and nuts.
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