Two plant-derived extracts, black cumin seed and ashwagandha, have been clinically tested and shown to significantly improve sleep efficiency, duration, and restorative sleep measures without the side effects associated with medications. Black cumin seed extract, standardized to 5% thymoquinone, improved sleep efficiency by 74% and reduced perceived stress by 44%. Ashwagandha extract, standardized to 35% withanolide glycosides, improved restorative sleep by 72% and lowered stress by 62%. These findings suggest that these extracts could help Americans achieve healthier sleep.

A study aimed to determine the incidence of ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation as the initial arrhythmia detected at in-hospital cardiac arrests among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, and no heart failure. The study included patients who experienced in-hospital cardiac arrest and underwent cardiopulmonary resuscitation from 2011 through 2020. It found that ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation was the initial rhythm in approximately 50% of the in-hospital cardiac arrests among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. The incidence of these arrhythmias, return of spontaneous circulation, and 30-day survival were similar in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

Carolyn Long is endorsed for the 3rd Congressional District seat due to her strong platform and adaptability, especially in response to COVID-19. She has moved her campaign operations online, provided community support suggestions via email, and hosted a Facebook Live Roundtable with educational experts to assist concerned parents.

Zimbabwe's first election without Robert Mugabe's name on the ballot, which was initially peaceful and hopeful, turned violent when soldiers opened fire on protesters, killing at least three. The election was marked by long lines and eager voters, but also by intimidation and vote rigging, particularly in rural areas. The ruling party promised transparency and invited international observers, but instances of intimidation were still observed. The leading opposition candidate, Nelson Chamisa, prematurely claimed victory, leading to protests that escalated into violence. The city of Harare went from a state of optimism to fear as it awaited the presidential announcement.

The Tasha Kheiriddin Show on July 24th covered the revision of the Canadian Citizenship Exam Study Guide, with MP Michelle Rempel discussing the removal of passages on barbaric cultural practices. Legal analyst Joseph A. Neuberger commented on the lack of Canadian laws compelling people to render assistance, in contrast to some U.S. states. The issue of vehicles parking in bike lanes was addressed by Toronto parking enforcement officer Kyle Ashley, highlighting the dangers posed to cyclists.

The UN has called for increased aid to support the nearly 18 million Syrians affected by the ongoing war. The report follows Um Bassam, a Syrian Palestinian mother of five, who has sought refuge in Beirut, Lebanon, for the past three years.