At least eight people have been killed in Nicaragua after violent clashes between authorities and demonstrators resumed just hours after peace talks. Outrage at President Daniel Ortega’s decision to slash pensions has sparked vicious confrontations between police and protesters since April. Despite an agreement earlier this week to discuss reforms, gunshots were heard in the […]
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FDA approves AI tool for spotting wrist fractures
The FDA has been approving its fair share of AI-powered medical technology, but its latest might be particularly helpful if you ever have a nasty fall. The agency has greenlit Imagen’s OsteoDetect, an AI-based diagnostic tool that can quickly detect distal radius wrist fractures. Its machine learning algorithm studies 2D X-rays for the telltale signs […]
Coward punch fractures Aussie 7s captain’s skull
AUSTRALIAN rugby sevens captain James Stannard has fractured his skull after being allegedly punched by a British man outside a kebab shop early Friday morning. Stannard is conscious and has escaped major injury, having been floored on Coogee Bay Road outside a kebab shop in the early hours of this morning. The 35-year-old was struck […]
Supplement warning: Not enough of THIS vitamin past age of 60 risks bone fractures
SUPPLEMENTS have become popular for providing a daily nutritional boost, and now include everything from vitamins and minerals, to protein powders and fish oils. But particular types are more important at certain stages in your life. This is what an expert says you should be taking during each decade to optimise your health. Daily Express […]
Supplement warning: Overdosing on this vitamin can cause bone fractures
SUPPLEMENTS can help you top up on particular vitamins. However, taking vitamin A if you consume lots of liver or pate can place you at risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Supplement warning: Overdosing on this vitamin can cause bone fractures
Vitamin A – also known as retinol – is important for a healthy diet. According to the NHS it boosts your immune system, helps vision in dim light and keeps skin healthy. But having too much in your system can be toxic. Indeed, the danger of too much vitamin A has been known for centuries. […]
Calcium warning: Overdosing on supplement to prevent bone fractures can cause death
According to the NHS, as well as building strong bones and teeth, the mineral regulates muscle contractions – including heartbeat – and ensures blood clots normally. A lack of it could lead to rickets in children and osteomalacia or osteoporosis in adults. It can be found in a number of foods, famously dairy products such […]
Calcium warning: Overdosing on supplement to prevent bone fractures can cause death
CALCIUM is essential for strong bones and teeth, and can reduce the risk of fractures, particularly in older people. However, overdosing on the supplement can be dangerous – even leading to kidney stones and sepsis, which can be fatal. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Sebastien Bourdais suffers multiple fractures in Indy crash
Sebastien Bourdais was transported to a hospital for surgery after the French driver suffered fractures to his pelvis and right hip from a crash during qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 on Saturday, officials said. The former Formula One driver was to be operated on at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, IndyCar said in a statement. […]