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What time is the blood moon total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7-8?

What time is the blood moon total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7-8?

A total lunar eclipse will occur overnight on Sunday (Sept. 7) into the early hours of Monday (Sept. 8), creating a striking red ‘blood moon’ for skywatchers across Asia, Western Australia and Europe. The September lunar eclipse will reach its maximum phase, when the moon is fully immersed in Earth’s dark umbral shadow, at 5:11 p.m. EDT (21:11 GMT) on …

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Where to see the blood moon lunar eclipse Sept. 7–8

Where to see the blood moon lunar eclipse Sept. 7–8

The second total lunar eclipse of 2025 will transform the full moon into a coppery-red “blood moon” on the night of Sept. 7–8. This long-lasting, impressive eclipse is visible to billions worldwide, but exactly what you’ll see depends on where you’re watching it from. You can keep up with the latest lunar eclipse news with our total lunar eclipse live …

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People in Pitt Co. weigh in on new blood pressure guidelines from American Heart Association

People in Pitt Co. weigh in on new blood pressure guidelines from American Heart Association

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – The American Heart Association has released new blood pressure guidelines. The new guidelines aren’t changing the numbers for what is considered low, high, or normal blood pressure, but there are still important additions. High blood pressure affects many people, and one of them used to be Angela Jenkins. “I’m doing what the doctor told me to …

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This Juice May Help Lower Blood Pressure

This Juice May Help Lower Blood Pressure

A new study suggests that beet juice may help lower blood pressure by altering your oral microbiome. Beets are rich in nitrates, known to influence blood pressure. Other foods high in nitrates include spinach, celery, fennel and kale. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is fairly common, and almost half of all adults in the U.S. have the condition. …

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Experts issue fresh blood pressure advice as heart problems surge in under 40s

Experts issue fresh blood pressure advice as heart problems surge in under 40s

New blood pressure guidelines have been introduced to encourage people to take action earlier on as more young people are being struck by heart issues.  Despite the widespread belief that hypertension or high blood pressure is an old-age problem, doctors are increasingly treating younger generations.  It is now estimated that about 25 percent of young adults (aged 18 to 39) …

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Where To See A ‘Blood Moon’ Total Lunar Eclipse This Weekend

Where To See A ‘Blood Moon’ Total Lunar Eclipse This Weekend

Topline Skywatchers in some parts of the world are in for a rare treat this weekend as the moon turns a coppery-red to orange color during a total lunar eclipse. Known colloquially as a “blood moon,” the rare event occurs when the full moon moves through Earth’s shadow in space, with the color of 1,000 sunsets covering the lunar surface. …

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Breakthrough blood pressure treatment found to work even when others fail

Breakthrough blood pressure treatment found to work even when others fail

A new drug has been found to significantly lower blood pressure in people with dangerously high levels despite taking several existing medicines, an advance that could help address hard-to-treat hypertension cases. Around half of the global 1.3 billion high blood pressure cases are treatment-resistant, with such patients facing a much greater risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and early …

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How to control blood sugar in 14 days without medicine: 8 doctor-recommended tips

How to control blood sugar in 14 days without medicine: 8 doctor-recommended tips

Choosing complex carbohydrates instead of simple carbs can drastically help control and improve blood sugar levels. Simple carbs include food items like white bread, pastries, and sugary drinks. When eaten, these break down quickly into glucose, thus causing rapid spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels. However, when we have complex carbs– like whole grains, legumes, and vegetables– they are …

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