Heart attack risk can be found through non-invasive calcium score screening scan

A heart-health” target=”_blank”>screen for heart disease< Depending on your score, your physician will determine the appropriate treatment for you that may include medication or a procedure. The Coronary artery calcium (CAC) test takes CAT scan images of the blood vessels that support the heart muscle. The test looks for buildup of calcified plaque that can affect…

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Russia claims upper hand in Eastern Ukraine, but analysts suggest progress 'costly,' power 'declining'

Russia has started to gain the upper hand in the contested conflicts after failing to achieve earlier, more significant targets over the previous 100 days.  “Joint efforts of the Russian Ministry of Defense and Russian Railways have created conditions for the resumption of full-fledged traffic between Russia, Donbass, Ukraine and Crimea on six railway sections,”…

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Opioid crisis: CBP seizes nearly $340K worth of fentanyl from vehicle crossing US-Mexico border

U.S. customs officials seized more than 20 pounds of fentanyl at the Hidalgo International Bridge on Wednesday.  U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Hidalgo International Bridge in southern Texas encountered a vehicle immigration.  Fentanyl seized by CBP.  (CBP) The vehicle was selected for further inspection. Officers found nine packages weighing around 22…

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Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck announce joint album release for July as actor celebrates 59th birthday

johnny-depp” target=”_blank”>Johnny Depp<, including hits from the Beach Boys and Marvin Gaye. Depp is also including two original songs, including, “This Is a Song for Miss Hedy Lamarr” an homage to the actress.  “It’s an extraordinary honor to play and write music with Jeff, one of the true greats and someone I am now privileged…

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NASA: Webb space telescope hit by micrometeoroid

The James Webb Space Telescope sustained a dust-sized micrometeoroid impact to a primary mirror segment.  The impact occurred between May 23 and 25. NASA assured that the $10 billion telescope is still performing at a level that exceeds all mission requirements, despite a “marginally detectable effect in the data.” While further analysis and measurements are…

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