By Gene Maddaus and Brent Lang | PUBLISHED: February 19, 2019 at 6:49 pm | UPDATED: February 19, 2019 at 7:32 pm Jussie Smollett is facing prison time and the implosion of his career if it turns out he lied about being the target of a hate crime, legal and public relations experts say. “The best thing that Jussie can do is pray and pray a lot,” said Ronn Torossian, founder of 5W Public Relations. “If he made it up, he has big problems in both the court of law and the court of public opinion.” The “Empire” star claimed he was beaten up on Jan. 29 by two men who used racial and homophobic slurs. Smollett’s co-stars and colleagues on “Empire,” celebrities such as Ellen Page and Zendaya, and public figures such as Sen. Kamala Harris rallied behind the actor, releasing statements of support. However, Smollett’s account is now being challenged, with police investigating whether or not he paid two acquaintances, Olabinjo and … [Read more...] about Jussie Smollett faces prison, career ruin if he lied about attack
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Why Nonsmokers With Healthy Diets Get Heart Disease
Feb 01, 1:09 AM EST Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury Technology By Rahul Kurup 07/24/17 AT 12:10 AM Heart disease is among the leading causes of death globally and imposes a significant burden on the health-care system. We know some of the causes of heart disease: smoking, unhealthy diet, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and genes.But there are also a lot of people who die from heart disease who don’t have any of these risk factors. Studies are trying to find out why, and it appears the immune system and inflammation in the body could be to blame.The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease, which affects the blood vessels of the heart. Coronary artery disease is mainly caused by blockages that affect blood flow to the heart muscle, which interrupts the supply of oxygen and other important nutrients.The most common cause of this blockage is the build-up of fatty molecules called lipids (which … [Read more...] about Why Nonsmokers With Healthy Diets Get Heart Disease
Public health scientist hopes to take his activism to Congress
By Jeffrey MervisMay. 9, 2018 , 9:00 AM Pennsylvania is a key battleground in the fight for control of the next Congress, and scientists are in the middle of that fight. In February, the state’s highest court threw out a Republican-drawn map of the state’s 18 congressional districts and installed one that, for the most part, eliminates partisan gerrymandering. Those new districts helped push some Republican incumbents into retirement, while at the same time prompting many first-time Democratic candidates to run for seats that now appear winnable. The result is a political free-for-all in which veteran campaign watchers are hedging their bets on who the winners might be. “I haven’t seen a single poll, and without a poll, you can’t begin to make a guess,” says political scientist Terry Madonna of Franklin and Marshall College (F&M) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he directs the Center for Politics and Public Affairs and runs the F&M Poll. A … [Read more...] about Public health scientist hopes to take his activism to Congress
Bleeding ulcers, kidney failure top risks for those taking too many non-prescription painkillers
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (WXYZ) - While the opioid epidemic grabs headlines millions of Americans are believed to be taking too many over-the-counter medications.Strong painkillers come with risks, but things like ibuprofen, acetaminophen and aspirin carry their own risks. Doctors note that extended use can lead to serious kidney problems, heart attacks and other complications — but a new study shows many people don’t think twice when it comes to reaching for a pill bottle for headaches, strained muscles or other pains.According to a study in Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, a study of ibuprofen users showed that 15-percent of people went over the daily limit when tested over a one-week span.“They are safe for short periods of time, but if you use them (for) longer periods of time they can cause ulcers,” said Dr. Roy Soto, an anesthesiologist and member of Gov. Snyder's Michigan Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse Commission. “People come to the hospital all … [Read more...] about Bleeding ulcers, kidney failure top risks for those taking too many non-prescription painkillers
Pro wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino dead at 82
By Matt Young Updated 11:01 am, Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Photo: Bettmann/Bettmann Archive PHOTOS: Professional wrestlers who died too young Bruno Sammartino held the WWE heavyweight championship belt for eight years in the 1960s. Sammartino lived a long life, dying at the age of 82, but a long list of professional wrestlers weren't as fortunate. Browse through the photos above for a look at some professional wrestlers who died too young. PHOTOS: Professional wrestlers who died too young Bruno Sammartino... Professional wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino is dead at the age of 82, the WWE announced Wednesday. Sammartino, whose nickname was "The Living Legend," had been suffering from health issues for the past several months. Sammartino, who lived in Pittsburgh, was one of the WWE's most popular wrestlers in the 1960s and still is the company's longest-reigning WWE heavyweight champion, when he held the belt … [Read more...] about Pro wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino dead at 82