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American Heart Association Selects 20 Students as National Ambassadors from Preschool to 12th Grade
The American Heart Association recognizes the work of young leaders promoting heart health across the country.The American Heart Association (AHA), celebrating 100 years of saving lives and fighting for a healthier life for all,...
States Sue to Block Biden’s Effort to Provide Health Coverage for Migrants
Fifteen states have taken legal action against the Biden administration regarding a rule that would allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll in the federal Affordable Care Act's health...
FDA Regulations on Food Additives: Are Unsafe Ingredients Slipping Through the Cracks?
The Food and Drug Administration's approach to regulating food additives has come under scrutiny, with concerns that unsafe ingredients may be slipping through the cracks and entering the nation's food supply. An editorial published...
Why Taste Goes Wrong: Understanding the Science Behind Our Taste Buds
Our sense of taste plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. It helps us make decisions about the foods we consume and prevents us from ingesting potentially harmful substances. Taste is...
Protect Yourself: West Nile Death in Texas Sparks Mosquito Warning
A woman in Dallas County, Texas, passed away due to the West Nile virus, as per a recent press release from the Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS). The patient, whose identity was...
Target: Identifying a potential therapy for H.I.V. based on an engineered virusNew Title: Engineered...
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against H.I.V. by developing a new therapy option involving an engineered virus that shows promising results in preventing the virus from multiplying in monkeys. This...
What to Do If You Overdose on Weed: Expert Advice and Steps to Take
Amber Herrin, a 19-year-old from Petal, Mississippi, shared her experience of overdosing on edibles, cannabis-containing food products, when she was 17. She recounted feeling panicked, fearful, and experiencing a range of distressing symptoms after...
Valley Fever Outbreak at California Music Festival Raises Concerns for Public Health Safety
An outbreak of Valley fever among attendees and workers at an outdoor music festival in California's Central Valley highlights the mounting threat of this fungal infection. Climate change is creating more opportunities for the...
Understanding the Relationship Between Gaming and Mental Health: A Psychiatrist’s Perspective
Dr. Alok Kanojia, also known as Dr. K, engaged in a series of livestreamed conversations with Byron Bernstein, a popular video game champion known as Reckful. While Dr. K clarified that these conversations were...
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It's the middle of summer, but there's still time to enjoy some stylish loafers and dress shoes before the weather cools down. If you're in need of some new footwear, Amazon is currently offering...
New FDA-Approved Overdose-Reversal Medication by Purdue Pharma
Purdue Pharma, infamous for its role in the opioid crisis, has received FDA approval for a new auto-injector device designed to reverse opioid overdoses. The device, known as Zurnai, uses nalmefene, a potent version...
Northeast Wisconsin Companies Join Movement to Turn Eyewitnesses into Lifesavers
The American Heart Association (la Asociación Americana del Corazón) is expanding its efforts to save lives through the Heart Walk campaign driven by businesses.Nine out of ten people who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest...
