These patients’ hearts stopped a dozen times a day. An innovative procedure has transformed their lives.

For Sarah Hall, every mealtime was dangerous.She has a rare condition called cardioinhibitory syncope, which causes overactive nerve signals to tell the heart to stop beating in response to subconscious bodily processes, such as swallowing. Swallowing food caused Hall’s heart to stop beating up to 12 times a day, often making her faint.Hall’s condition wasn’t improving with any treatments, but an innovative procedure has changed her life, as well as the lives of dozens of others.In work presented at the British Cardiovascular Society’s annual conference, scientists reported that 25 people with the condition dramatically improved after an experimental procedure. The…

Mauricio Pochettino only has one measure of success for USMNT at World Cup

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The giant transparent panels that make up the ceiling of SoFi Stadium loomed Thursday afternoon as planes leaving LAX flew overhead. Inside the bowels of the stadium, reporters gathered into a press conference room 24 hours ahead of the United States men’s national team’s opening match of…

Outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard rescinds ‘ethically flawed’ Biden-era Havana Syndrome findings

Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard rescinded two controversial Biden-era assessments Thursday that concluded the condition known as Havana Syndrome was unlikely to be the result of foreign adversaries attacking US personnel. The retracted Intelligence Community Assessments selectively excluded evidence and intelligence, mischaracterized sources “to suppress alternative analyses,” omitted…

Exclusive | Biden DOJ given repeated advance warnings about notorious school board memo, new docs show

Several top law enforcement officials expressed misgivings about the Biden administration Justice Department’s notorious Oct. 4, 2021, memo targeting parents protesting at school board meetings, new documents reveal. Then-FBI Deputy Assistant Director Jay Greenberg raised concerns with the DOJ that the department was not on the same page as investigators in the bureau…

US plans to use Iranian assets to rebuild Gulf allies

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to roll out a new program to help Gulf allies rebuild after a series of Iranian attacks – paid for by tapping into Iran’s own assets. “Treasury will utilize all tools available to allow Iranian assets to be made available to our Gulf allies to…

Giants bullpen falters late as three-game winning streak snapped

CHICAGO — No matter the momentum built over the past few days, any winning streak longer than three games continues to be a hump the Giants cannot get over. They looked well on their way, or at least well-positioned, to win their fourth straight for the first time all season…

Jamie Kennedy blasts LA mayoral election swing: ‘Literal crime scene’

It’s enough for him to Scream. Actor and comedian Jamie Kennedy expressed astonishment at the dramatic shift in odds away from Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral election. The “Scream” star, who supports Pratt, shared a post on Friday showing that socialist city Councilmember Nithya Raman had a 95%…

Exclusive | ‘Complete hypocrite:’ Mamdani-backed Congress candidate    slams billionaires and AI industry while raking in their cash

A Queens pol running for Congress backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the rest of the Democratic Socialists of America has repeatedly railed against billionaires and the artificial intelligence industry – while quietly pocketing their money. Democratic state Assemblywoman Claire Valdez – who is running to replace retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez –…

Health experts reveal risks behind alkaline water craze as popularity surges

Alkaline water has entered the conversation as an arguable alternative to regular drinking water. Numerous celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston, have touted alkaline water in brand campaigns, but is there a real benefit? Experts report that the science is uncertain. Bottled water that’s sold as alkaline water may…

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