Randy Travis Critical After Stroke Requires Brain Surgery
Grammy winner Randy Travis is reported in critical condition after a stroke. Publicist Kirt Webster says he is undergoing brain surgery to relieve pressure and updates will follow as available. Doctors previously announced presump tive cardiomyopathy and heart failure and a left ventricle pump was implanted.
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Dear Abby Friendship Going Up in Pot Smoke
Dear Abby advises that aging friendships may shift and suggests reducing contact if Susan’s marijuana use diminishes her sharpness. Consider discussing changes with Susan and perhaps involving her husband to rule out other causes before altering the relationship.
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Office romance and office music disrupt workers
Dear Readers share two workplace dilemmas. A breakup and harassment occurs in a shared office with rumors and mean emails. The other case concerns loud music, disrupting concentration, with advice to involve HR adjust schedules and workspace.
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Debunking MSG and Gluten Myths Across Health Claims
The piece traces the rise and fall of Chinese Restaurant Syndrome and MSG sensitivity, then shifts to gluten intolerance beliefs. It notes how studies show most perceived sensitivities are psychological, cites a 2015 Italian study on nonceliac wheat sensitivity, and discusses public reaction and media amplification.
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Mayo researchers seek 3D printed heart valves and tissues
Mayo Clinic scientists led by Dr. Daniel Spoon pursue custom heart valves and related tissues using a bio printer to create anatomically correct scaffolds coated with a patient’s stem cells. The effort combines genomics and computer science to decellularize and recellularize valves and aims to grow valves in animals within years.
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