High Niacin Levels Linked to Heart Disease, Research Suggests
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High Niacin Levels Linked to Heart Disease, Research Suggests
High Niacin Levels , Linked to Heart Disease, Research Suggests.
The new report was published in
'Nature Medicine' on Feb.
19, NBC News reports.
According to the new research, high levels of the essential B vitamin may increase heart disease risk by causing inflammation and harming blood vessels.
Niacin is found in foods such as nuts, fortified cereals, breads, meat and fish, NBC News reports.
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Niacin is found in foods such as nuts, fortified cereals, breads, meat and fish, NBC News reports.
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Niacin is found in foods such as nuts, fortified cereals, breads, meat and fish, NBC News reports.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, 16 milligrams
of niacin per day are recommended for men,
and non-pregnant women are advised
to consume 14 milligrams per day.
But Dr. Stanley Hazen, the study's senior author,
says that 1 in 4 Americans consumes higher
levels than the recommended daily allowance.
The average person should avoid niacin
supplements now that we have reason
to believe that taking too much niacin
can potentially lead to an increased risk
of developing cardiovascular disease, Dr. Stanley Hazen, the study's senior author, via NBC News.
However, researchers have yet to determine what exactly constitutes "too much niacin.".
In the 1940s, scientists found that low niacin levels could lead to a condition known as pellagra, which is potentially fatal.
Since then, many foods have been
fortified with niacin, causing Americans to
get plenty of the B vitamin in their diets.
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In the past, doctors also prescribed
niacin to improve cholesterol levels before statins were developed, NBC News reports.
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I donβt think anyone would have
predicted that niacin would have
been pro-inflammatory.
, Dr. Amanda Doran, an assistant professor of medicine
in the division of cardiovascular medicine at the
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, via NBC News.
This is a powerful study
because it combines a variety
of techniques: clinical data,
genetic data and mouse data, Dr. Amanda Doran, an assistant professor of medicine
in the division of cardiovascular medicine at the
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, via NBC News
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FTC to Decide , Whether Noncompete Agreements , Should Be Banned.
After receiving over 26,000 public comments about the issue, the Federal Trade Commission is set to deliver its verdict on April 30, NPR reports. .
The commission said that if approved, the
final rule "would generally prevent most
employers from using noncompete clauses.".
The commission said that if approved, the
final rule "would generally prevent most
employers from using noncompete clauses.".
Approximately one in five Americans, spanning minimum wage workers to CEOs, are subject to noncompete agreements, the FTC estimates. .
The Biden administration says that these types of agreements hurt workers by decreasing wages.
The White House also argues that these
agreements harm the U.S. economy because entrepreneurship isn't allowed to freely flourish. .
FTC Chair Lina M. Khan issued a statement when
the proposed ban was initially introduced.
The freedom to change jobs is
core to economic liberty and to
a competitive, thriving economy, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement.
Noncompetes block workers from
freely switching jobs, depriving
them of higher wages and better
working conditions, and depriving
businesses of a talent pool that
they need to build and expand, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement.
Businesses argue that noncompete agreements are essential for safeguarding investments and proprietary information.
Those businesses also question whether
the agency has the power "to regulate
such agreements," NPR reports. .
If the FTC votes to issue a final rule, enforcement wouldn't occur for 180 days,
and legal challenges would likely ensue.
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Millennials Want a 4-Day Workweek, , Poll Indicates.
Redfield and Wilton Strategies recently conducted a poll for 'Newsweek' to find
out how Americans feel about the idea of moving toward a four-day workweek.
4,000 U.S. voters were
surveyed between April 6 and 7.
63% were in favor of a four-day workweek.
46% think the model makes
employees more productive.
Out of all age groups surveyed,
millennials accounted for 74% of those
who want to work less hours.
Of that 74%, 44% "were strongly in favor of a shorter working week," 'Newsweek' reports.
50% of people born in 1964 and before supported a four-day workweek.
The results come as more companies are adopting shorter workweeks, and politicians are pushing to advance the trend in Congress.
The results come as more companies are adopting shorter workweeks, and politicians are pushing to advance the trend in Congress.
The sad reality is, Americans now
work more hours than the people
of most other wealthy nations, Bernie Sanders, via March 2024 health committee hearing.
Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, called a 5-day, 40-hour workweek outdated.
The five-day workweek was created in a
different time. It served its purpose, but
today's world is more fast-paced and
technology-driven than our workplace
predecessors could have imagined, Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, via 'Newsweek'.
Since implementing a
four-day workweek, our
results have been incredible. , Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, via 'Newsweek'.
We've found our employees are more
productive, report better work-life balance,
and experience less burnout. Incredibly, our
turnover rate has been cut nearly in half, Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, via 'Newsweek'
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Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants.
Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants.
NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark
Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion
in federal grants for residential solar projects.
NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark
Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion
in federal grants for residential solar projects.
The grants will bring solar energy
to over 900,000 households in both
low- and middle-income communities. .
According to senior administration officials, the
projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions
by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. .
According to senior administration officials, the
projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions
by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. .
NBC reports that solar power has gained
traction as a clean energy source that could
help reduce U.S. reliance on fossil fuels.
However, the high cost of initial installation
makes solar energy inaccessible
for many households in the U.S.
However, the high cost of initial installation
makes solar energy inaccessible
for many households in the U.S.
49 of the new grants will be awarded at
the state level, six more will serve Native American
tribes and another five are multi-state awards.
The grants will be used for renewable
investments that include rooftop solar
and community solar gardens. .
The grants will be used for renewable
investments that include rooftop solar
and community solar gardens. .
Officials say that the latest environmental
announcements are part of an effort to energize
young voters ahead of his upcoming reelection campaign.
Biden also reportedly plans to expand the
American Climate Corps green jobs training program,
which was created last year by executive action. .
Biden also reportedly plans to expand the
American Climate Corps green jobs training program,
which was created last year by executive action. .
The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across
36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance
to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda. .
The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across
36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance
to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda.
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March Retail Sales , Exceeded Expectations.
New Commerce Department data surprised
some analysts on April 15, 'The Hill' reports. .
The agency's latest estimates indicate
that March retail sales increased by 0.7%.
They were only expected
to rise 0.3% last month.
While sales exceeded estimates for March, the jump
was still below the 0.9% increase in February.
Compared to the same time last year, total sales
for the first three months of 2024 were up 2.1%.
On April 10, the Labor Department released data showing that inflation rose last month. .
The consumer price index (CPI)
increased 0.4% in March and 3.5% annually.
In February, consumer prices
increased 3.2% year-over-year. .
Still, the newest Commerce Department data suggests that Americans continue to spend despite prolonged inflation, 'The Hill' reports.
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Here's How
Daylight Saving Time , Affects Your Health.
Daylight Saving Time starts at
2 A.M. on March 10th.
This means we lose
a full hour of sleep.
A study from the
University of Colorado says
that when clocks are moved up.
the effect has a
negative impact
on one's health.
According to the study,
heart attack risk increases by
25% due to the loss of sleep.
The risk drops 21%
in the fall when we
gain an hour of sleep.
The Mayo Clinic adds that daylight savings affects sleeping patterns
for nearly a week.
To help remedy, the
Better Sleep Council has a tip.
The nonprofit says to go to sleep
15 minutes before your normal bedtime days before the shift
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Expert Advice About Daily , Caffeine Consumption.
NBC reports that while research has shown the
positive long-term health effects of coffee,
high caffeine consumption also comes with risks...
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