A Los Angeles woman has been detained in Russia on suspicion of treason. Plus, high levels of a well-known B vitamin are linked to an increased risk of heart disease, and a couple who had quintuplets last year discovers another surprise is on the way. |
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A Los Angeles woman who has dual Russian-American citizenship has been detained by Russian authorities on suspicion of treason. The 33-year-old woman, whose identity has not been released, was taken into custody for allegedly raising funds to support Ukraine in its defense against Russia, the Russian Federal Security Service said this morning. The charge of treason is punishable by 12 to 20 years in prison. The woman is the latest U.S. citizen to be held in Russia, following the imprisonment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Continue reading. |
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Haylee Ladner, a Mississippi mom who had quintuplets a year ago this month, told TODAY.com that she and her husband are now expecting their sixth child in July. She initially brushed off pregnancy symptoms before taking a test for peace of mind and learning that another baby is on the way. This time it's just one child — a girl. "We thought we were completely done, but we were blessed with this sweet surprise," Ladner said. "This will be our last baby. We plan to take extra precautions." Read more. |
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High levels of the essential B vitamin niacin may raise the risk of heart disease by causing inflammation and damaging blood vessels, research published yesterday in Nature Medicine revealed. Niacin is found in many foods, including meat, fish, nuts, cereals and breads. About 1 in 4 Americans has higher than the recommended level of niacin, the study's senior author told NBC News. "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 said. Continue reading. |
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Bovine colostrum, or the nutrient-rich milky fluid produced by cows after giving birth, is a new wellness trend that's getting some attention. Dr. Nate Wood of the Yale School of Medicine says "colostrum contains more antibodies, immune cells and growth factors" than regular milk, prompting some people to take it as a supplement in pill or powder form. Proponents say it can help enhance gut health, boost the immune system, prevent skin aging and improve exercise performance. But is it safe? Experts say it appears so for most people — read about the benefits and side effects here. |
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When bus driver Larry Farrish Jr., or as the kids call him, Mr. Larry, noticed a little boy he drives to school was having a rough morning, he asked what was wrong. Levi, a first grader from Louisville, Kentucky, told Farrish Jr. through tears that he didn't have pajamas for Pajama Day. "I thought, 'I gotta fix this," Farrish Jr. said. After he finished his morning routes, he went to Family Dollar to buy two pairs of pajamas for Levi, who hugged them to his chest when he got them. "When he got me the pajamas, I did a happy cry," Levi said. See more photos here. |
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