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Magnesium may modestly lower blood pressure
By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) – Magnesium supplements taken daily for three months may result in slightly lower blood pressure, according to an analysis of more than 30 existing studies. Previous evidence has suggested that magnesium deficiency may be related to cardiometabolic disorders, including high blood pressure, said lead author Yiqing Song. “Taking oral magnesium…
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New peak for US health care spending: $10,345 per person
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's health care tab this year is expected to surpass $10,000 per person for the first time, the government said Wednesday. The new peak means the Obama administration will pass the problem of high health care costs on to its successor.
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Mass Overdose of K2 Synthetic Marijuana Eyed as Cause of ‘Zombieland’ in Brooklyn
Authorities are investigating whether K2, a kind of synthetic marijuana, caused the overdoses, the New York City Police Department said, noting that all of those who overdosed are believed to have survived.