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A partnership in Manhattan works to help Black men save their own lives

A partnership in Manhattan works to help Black men save their own lives

Black men in New York City face a variety of health challenges, including a disproportionately high rate of undiagnosed, life-threatening heart disease. Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan has been working with a nonprofit group called Real Dads Network to do something about it. The two have partnered to provide free heart health screenings, specifically targeting Black men, in hopes of …

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Toothpaste Made From Hair Works Better Than Fluoride, Scientists Say

Toothpaste Made From Hair Works Better Than Fluoride, Scientists Say

Looking for an effective, sustainable toothpaste? It might be on top of your head. Scientists have discovered that keratin, a protein found in hair, skin, and wool, can repair tooth enamel and stop tooth decay. It might also protect teeth even better than conventional fluoride-based toothpastes, stopping tooth decay in its tracks, according to a new study. When keratin comes …

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Preliminary findings from U.S. Steel suggest what may have caused deadly Clairton Coke Works explosion

Preliminary findings from U.S. Steel suggest what may have caused deadly Clairton Coke Works explosion

U.S. Steel released preliminary findings about the potential cause of Monday’s deadly explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works.  U.S. Steel spokeswoman Amanda Malkowski said in a statement on Friday that “preliminary indications lead us to believe” that the explosion happened when a gas valve was flushed in preparation for planned maintenance. The statement said that as pressure built inside …

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2nd man killed in Clairton Coke Works explosion identified – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

2nd man killed in Clairton Coke Works explosion identified  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Authorities identify 2nd person killed in Clairton Coke Works blast  TribLIVE.com 2nd person killed in U.S. Steel explosion remembered as loving man with strong faith  WTAE ‘Clairton Strong’ fundraiser aims to help victims of Clairton Coke Works explosion  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Air quality concerns linger in the wake of steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania  ABC …

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Authorities identify 2nd person killed in Clairton Coke Works blast

Authorities identify 2nd person killed in Clairton Coke Works blast

A second Westmoreland County man was identified as the other victim who was killed Monday in an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works. Steven Menefee, 52, of the village of Tarrs in East Huntingdon, was pronounced dead at 7:26 p.m. at the scene of the blast, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said Thursday. Searchers pulled his body from …

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A Healthier Rival To Ozempic Exists — Scientists Reveal How It Works

A Healthier Rival To Ozempic Exists — Scientists Reveal How It Works

Weight-loss wonder pharmaceuticals Ozempic and Mounjaro may have a new rival to contend with as early as 2026, which is expected to have significantly fewer side effects—if not none at all. The news follows various studies indicating that the use of GLP-1 medications has exceeded 700% since 2019. In fact, it has become so popular that nearly every celeb who …

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Authorities identify 2nd person killed in Clairton Coke Works blast

Authorities identify 2nd person killed in Clairton Coke Works blast

A second Westmoreland County man was identified as the other victim who was killed Monday in an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works. Steven Menefee, 52, of the village of Tarrs in East Huntingdon, was pronounced dead at 7:26 p.m. at the scene of the blast, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said Thursday. Searchers pulled his body from …

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Sinéad O’Connor Biopic in Works From See-Saw Films

Sinéad O’Connor Biopic in Works From See-Saw Films

A Sinéad O’Connor biopic is in development. Variety has learned that a film is in the works that will tell the story of the early life and career of the iconic Irish musician, who died in 2023 at the age of 56. Behind the project is Irish production company ie: entertainment, which executive produced the critically acclaimed O’Connor documentary “Nothing …

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