Study Shows Polypills Lower Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes, Now Included in WHO Essential Medicines List

St. Louis, Missouri — A recent study conducted by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has unveiled promising findings regarding the use of polypills in reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths among individuals with cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, adds to existing evidence supporting the benefits of polypills in preventing cardiovascular diseases. The World …

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Fentanyl-Related Deaths Included in Decline of Homicides in Oklahoma City in 2023

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – In the latest report released this week, there has been a decline in homicides in 2023 for the city of Oklahoma City. This decrease is significant, especially considering that the numbers remain higher than before the coronavirus pandemic took hold. The decline in homicides has been a trend across a cross-section of American cities, according to a new report analyzing data from 30 U.S. cities. In 2022, Oklahoma City recorded 74 …

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