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Nick Szabo· 2025-10-07 13:54
RT Valerie Anne Smith (@ValerieAnne1970)The American Heart Assn. Has Changed 'Normal' Blood Pressure To 110/70...Every Time They Lower The Numbers, Millions Of People Need Drugs.In 1970, Normal BP Was 160/95. In 1985 It Was 140/90. And Now 120/80 Is Considered 'Elevated.'That's Not Medicine. That's $40B Marketing.The bar has been lowered once again & under new guidelines, more Americans meet the criteria for high blood pressure & are pressured to start taking antihypertensive medications.The AHA & ACC (Amer ...
Trump's tariffs and aid cuts evoke fear and panic in 'denim capital of Africa'
NBC News· 2025-08-01 20:25
Industry Impact of Tariffs - The textile industry in Lesotho, particularly the denim sector known as the "denim capital of Africa," is threatened by potential tariffs, risking thousands of jobs [1] - A denim factory has already laid off 200 people due to decreased orders from the US, attributed to the threat of tariffs [1] Socio-Economic Concerns - Job loss due to tariffs could severely impact families, as many rely on employment in the textile industry for their livelihood [2] - Lesotho depends on America for essential resources, including medication and jobs, making the nation vulnerable to policy changes in the US [2] - Disruption of aid from America could exacerbate the HIV crisis in Lesotho, potentially leading to increased mortality due to lack of access to medication [3] Diplomatic Efforts - Lesotho is awaiting a "final solution" or response from the American government regarding the tariff issue [4] - Previous attempts to communicate concerns to the American government have been unsuccessful [3]