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This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The popular medications Ozempic and Saxenda — both made by Novo Nordisk in Denmark — are under investigation after a small number of users experienced an increase in thoughts of […]
Every year, there are some 4,000 fatal drownings and 8,000 nonfatal drownings in the U.S., per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — and not all of them meet the textbook definition. Even if a child appears to be “safe” after a water incident, the child could still be in danger if even […]
After the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that it is unconstitutional for educational institutions to use race as a factor for college admissions, some medical schools reportedly are looking into other ways to try to bring in a diverse study body. One so-called idea is the notion of considering adversity when weighing applicants. President Biden himself said […]
Summer’s soaring temps bring the well-known risks of heat exhaustion and heat stroke — but they can also take their toll on people’s moods and mental health, experts say. Higher temperatures have been linked to an uptick in emergency room visits for mental health conditions and diagnoses, as found in a 2022 study published in […]
Lounging in bed all day might seem lazy — but some Gen Z trend followers are now embracing it as a form of self-care. “Bed rotting” — the practice of spending long periods of time snuggled under the covers with snacks, screens and other creature comforts — is gaining popularity on social media. The unofficial […]
Resistance training and physical exercise plays a role in alleviating symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers suggest. An article published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience said its beneficial effects serve as a “complementary treatment.” The work’s Brazilian authors from the Federal University of São Paulo and the University of São Paulo conducted experiments with transgenic […]
A Wisconsin woman’s death from an unusual fungus left her loving family reeling. Now, the family of Sonya Cruz from Ketnosha, Wisconsin, is warning others about blastomyces- a rare fungus that when disturbed releases spores into the air that can cause severe illness and death. The fungus can be found in soil, especially in moist […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has fully approved a “novel” drug used to treat adult patients with Alzheimer’s, the agency announced. Leqembi, which is produced by Japanese drugmaker Eisai and American-based drugmaker Biogen, was initially approved in January under the Accelerated Approval pathway. After promising clinical trials, the drug was given traditional approval Thursday. “Leqembi […]
TROUBLE IN PARADISE? – Over half of U.S. beaches were shown to contain unsafe levels of fecal contamination. Experts weigh in. Continue reading… BEDTIME BACTERIA – Sheets and pillowcases may have an alarming amount of hidden germs. Continue reading… SUN SAFETY – Here’s what to know about skin health in summer. Continue reading… INFECTION ALERT […]
The Biden administration this week ordered six companies to stop their illegal sales of food products that contain cannabis and are dressed up to look like popular kids’ snacks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent cease and desist letters to the companies for trying to get their products […]
