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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin All organs in the body rely on the blood and oxygen circulated by the heart. If the muscles of the heart weaken or stiffen too much, the heart—although still beating—can no longer pump enough to sustain other organs. This progressive condition called heart failure presently affects more than 6 million adults in the United States . Current treatments can delay but not permanently alter the course of the disease, leaving many patients with poor prognoses. A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology searches for a permanent solution to repair the heart via stem cell therapy. What are Mesenchymal Stem Cells? Mesenchymal precursor cells (MPCs) refer to a small population of adult stem cells found in the bone marrow and select tissues. While embryonic stem cells can develop into any cell type in the body, mesenchymal stem cells develop into a defined variety of specialized cells. As … [Read more...] about Cell Therapy Prevents Risk Of Heart Attack or Stroke: Study

FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Now that the dry season has officially started, traffic enforcers and street sweepers will get a 30-minute “heat stroke break” from April 1 until May 31, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Wednesday. MMDA chairman Romando Artes said that the agency had signed a memorandum circular re-implementing the policy to protect its field workers from heat exhaustion, stroke, and cramps caused by the heatwaves. “This move is part of the agency’s efforts to prevent heat-related illness among our outdoor workers who brave the searing heat daily to fulfill their duties and responsibilities. Their safety is of paramount importance,” Artes explained in a statement, adding that the break will be implemented daily through rotation. Under the policy, the MMDA said on-duty traffic enforcers and street sweepers are allowed to leave their posts in shifts to seek shelter from the sun and take a 30-minute break to allow their bodies to … [Read more...] about MMDA grants 30-minute ‘heat stroke break’ to field personnel

Angela Perez. Image: Facebook/Catherine Roma, Angela Perez Former actress Angela Perez, who starred in several films in the 1980s, passed away on Wednesday night, March 29, after suffering from a stroke. She was 55. Perez’s passing was confirmed by her daughter Issa Lim, who paid tribute to the late former actress through a series of posts on her Facebook page. Lim then disclosed stroke as Perez’s cause of death, through a statement to Philippine Entertainment Portal. “Wala na si mommy ko. Hindi pa naman ako sanay na hindi kita katabi o kayakap, at mahal na mahal kita sobra, Ma,” Lim stated. (My mom is gone. I am not used to not having her by my side and not hugging her. I love you so much, Ma.) Perez was also remembered by her sister Catherine Mora, who expressed her love and gratitude toward the former through her Facebook page. “I am so heartbroken. You left too soon,” she said. “You know how much I love you. I am at a loss for words.” Perez was best … [Read more...] about Former actress Angela Perez dies of stroke; 55

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Private foundations in America play a unique and vital role in advancing social progress. That is well known. What is less recognized is the impact such Foundations have on individuals who work within them. This story is a personal one. In January, I completed a decade of service on the Board of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, America's largest philanthropy devoted to health. While many Americans may not be familiar with this organization, it has made a major impact on U.S. health policy and on the health of all Americans. More personally, it has transformed my own life and thinking as well. Understanding the Impact of the Foundation My experience with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) began in 1975. Almost 50 years ago, it was my first time in the RWJF board room. I was accompanying Anne Somers, professor, healthcare expert, and co-author with her husband Herman Somers of the classic Doctors, … [Read more...] about How The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Has Influenced Health Policy – And My Own Life – For Five Decades

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin By Renee Goyeneche— The term wellness is a holistic concept meant to encompass all aspects of our physical, emotional and mental health. However, thanks to a relentless barrage of perfect imagery, it's easy to focus on the aesthetic elements of wellness and lose sight of the bigger picture. Aside from what we see, wellness is significant on a larger scale because research indicates health and happiness are inextricably linked. Healthy people tend to feel happier, and happier people tend to make better efforts to care for their health. Quantifiable evidence also supports the idea that stress levels decline when we maintain consistent health practices, which is a goal worth pursuing for several reasons. We know that stress undermines our mental state and is linked to anxiety, and depression. It's also been tied to heart disease, arrhythmias, high blood pressure, strokes, and other health conditions and symptoms. … [Read more...] about How To Create 3 Things That Relieve Stress And Boost Your Happiness

Adrian Chan, an architect and researcher, has always loved the sleek lines of 1960s retrofuturism combined with a muted color palette. Plenty of his past projects leaned on this subdued aesthetic, including his work on Office of Blocks and Longitudinal Studio . Yet, during a recent project he designed for a dietitian’s studio, Chan decided to shake things up by injecting a pop of saturated mint green throughout the space. The client he was designing for wanted to appeal to a wide demographic, including younger clientele, and this statement green (also described as Neo Mint ), felt aligned with a new wave of bold colors popping up in marketing and products. “I think it has to do with technology being all encompassing, but still, people want to be in touch with nature,” Chan says of his choice. “These colors evoke both progress and nature.” You can see similar shades on Skims’ neon-green swimsuits , Futurewise’ s Pepto pink jars, Droplette ’s bright lilac … [Read more...] about Once you spot Gen Z’s favorite colors, you’ll see them everywhere

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The Memo is Forbes’ global weekly newsletter curating the latest in future trends, entrepreneurship and sustainability. Sent on Saturdays, it also includes everything you need to start your weekend, from must-listen podcasts to new book releases and much more. Sign up here . A terrible week for tech Headlines across both sides of the Atlantic this week were dominated by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank , the tech startup world’s favorite bank. As Forbes revealed this week, the most influential voices in tech quickly rallied to lobby the U.S. government to take decisive action and prevent contagion across the rest of the economy. Similar efforts took place in the U.K., resulting in two separate deals that protected deposits both in the United States and the United Kingdom. But as the dust settles on the largest bank crash since 2008, this is a moment for reflection about the tech sector and its … [Read more...] about The Memo: Uber Benefits, Saudi Beach Holidays And Tech’s Terrible Week

The number of American women who died during pregnancy or shortly after surged to its highest rate since 1965, the National Center for Health Statistics said on Thursday, the WSJ reported. Maternal deaths rose by 40% to 1,205 in 2021, up from 861 in 2020 and 754 in 2019, increasing the maternal mortality rate to 33 per 100,000 live births, the highest since 1965, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Black women made up 30% of maternal deaths, despite black people making up 14% of the U.S. population, per Census Data . (RELATED: Birth Rates Spike Among Women In Their 30s And 40s, CDC Report Says) US maternal mortality hits highest rates since 1965: report https://t.co/eanDhCqPIv pic.twitter.com/Wuqr8qPgKK — New York Post (@nypost) March 17, 2023 Hispanic women had a higher maternal mortality rate than white women, and maternal deaths were more common with women 40 years or older in 2021, the WSJ reported. Maternity rates in the U.S. rose 78% between … [Read more...] about Maternal Deaths Surge To Highest Rate Since 1965

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin As we hurtle towards a future filled with artificial intelligence, many commentators are wondering aloud whether we're moving too fast. The tech giants, the researchers, and the investors all seem to be in a mad dash to develop the most advanced AI. But are they considering the risks, the worriers ask ? The question is not entirely moot, and rest assured that there are hundreds of incisive minds considering the dystopian possibilities - and ways to avoid them. But the fact is that the future is unknown, the implications of this powerful new technology are as unimagined as was social media at the advent of the Internet. There will be good and there will be bad, but there will be powerful artificial intelligence systems in our future and even more powerful AIs in the futures of our grandchildren. It can’t be stopped, but it can be understood. I spoke about this new technology with Ilya Stutskeve r, a co-founder of … [Read more...] about GPT-4 Creator Ilya Sutskever on AI Hallucinations and AI Democracy

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Sometimes spotting a problem and getting curious about how the issue plays out in day-to-day life is all it takes to land on a multi-million dollar idea. When Flashfood Founder and CEO Josh Domingues’ sister came home one day from work upset because she had to throw away $4,000 worth of food from a catering event – it became the catalyst for a search for a better way that would forever change his life. “My sister was a chef, she called me after a catering event and said ‘I just threw out $4,000 worth of food.’ I started laughing; ‘Polly, you idiot. Why would you do that?’ She said, ‘oh, this feeling sucks, my boss was over my shoulder making me do it.’ “So I started reading about food waste and I learned that if international food waste were a country it’d be the third leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions behind the US and China. “That led me to talking to store managers in Toronto and I discovered they’re … [Read more...] about The Idea That Saved Shoppers $150 Million: This Innovative App Is Taking On Food Waste And Winning