HEALTH NEWS
What Air Quality Index codes mean & how to protect your health in smoky conditions
Read full article: What Air Quality Index codes mean & how to protect your health in smoky conditionsDense smoke from larger fires will push into inland Southeast Georgia Friday into Saturday morning, producing unhealthy air in affected areas and prompting a Dense Smoke Advisory through 12 p.m. Friday for portions of Southeast Georgia, including Brantley County, where a 5,000-acre wildfire continues to spread.
FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive
Read full article: FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directiveThe Food and Drug Administration says it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being studied for hard-to-treat mental health conditions, including major depression.
Explosion of invasive 'janitor fish' sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia's capital
Read full article: Explosion of invasive 'janitor fish' sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia's capitalAuthorities in Indonesia’s capital are seeking to remove at least 10 tons of janitor fish from the city’s waterways.
Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for Trump
Read full article: Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for TrumpPresident Donald Trump’s decision to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug is a boon for the industry.
'Two ways of calculating': Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug prices
Read full article: 'Two ways of calculating': Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug pricesPresident Donald Trump, known for popularizing the term "fake news," seems to have shifted focus to a healthy dose of fake math in defending impossibly large cuts to prescription drug prices.
Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiative
Read full article: Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiativePresident Donald Trump has announced a deal with Regeneron to lower the cost of its pharmaceutical products.
Orange Park doctor breaks down ways to prevent serious injury or death because of a fall
Read full article: Orange Park doctor breaks down ways to prevent serious injury or death because of a fallFalling is one of the leading causes of death or serious injury for adults 65 years and older, according to the CDC.
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
Read full article: Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shiftA cannabis industry group calls President Donald Trump’s reclassification of state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug “the most significant federal advancement in cannabis policy" in decades.
988 hotline's launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults
Read full article: 988 hotline's launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adultsNearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by suicide than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline.
UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases
Read full article: UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchasesParliament has passed a bill to make cigarettes inaccessible to future generations in the U.K. Children born after Dec. 31, 2008, will never be able to buy cigarettes under the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Climate doom and gloom? Try laughing instead. Activists embrace joy in the fight to save Earth
Read full article: Climate doom and gloom? Try laughing instead. Activists embrace joy in the fight to save EarthAcross the world, groups of activists, teachers and psychologists are tackling one of the world’s most daunting problems — human-caused climate change — with laughter, dancing, hugs and most especially joy.
People living with dementia are often overlooked. This tour at the Berlin Zoo seeks to change that
Read full article: People living with dementia are often overlooked. This tour at the Berlin Zoo seeks to change thatMuseums and other cultural institutions across the globe have added barrier-free tours and guides to their repertoire.
RFK Jr. faced the Senate. One lawmaker's competing loyalties were on display
Read full article: RFK Jr. faced the Senate. One lawmaker's competing loyalties were on displayA Republican senator juggling three roles — lawmaker, doctor and political candidate seeking reelection — has walked a fine line as he questioned Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sen. Bill Cassidy supported Kennedy's confirmation as health secretary but is a strong vaccine advocate and has clashed with him over vaccine policies.
Health alert for expectant parents: Postpartum depression can lead to thoughts of suicide
Read full article: Health alert for expectant parents: Postpartum depression can lead to thoughts of suicidePostpartum depression affects about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. within the first year after giving birth. It isn’t just the “baby blues.” It’s a serious mental illness that leaves new moms extremely sad, exhausted, and sometimes hopeless. The condition can be debilitating, overwhelming and dangerous for new moms.
What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails
Read full article: What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrailsSurging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to a new industry: psychedelic retreats.
Are Spring allergies coming earlier, staying longer & growing stronger?
Read full article: Are Spring allergies coming earlier, staying longer & growing stronger?Doctors say this year’s allergy season is arriving earlier, lasting longer and hitting harder than in years past. Experts say it’s not just pollen. Warmer temperatures and higher carbon dioxide levels are giving plants a head start on blooming and producing more pollen than before.
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Read full article: To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfectionInviting people over is a good way to strengthen social connections, but pressure to clean every room and prepare a table of good food before guests arrive can get in the way.
Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine
Read full article: Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogainePresident Donald Trump has directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine.
You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?
Read full article: You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?Animal-derived skin care products are gaining popularity, from salmon sperm facials to moisturizers made with beef tallow — the fat around a cow's internal organs.
Blue green algae spotted at Doctors Lake Center; how to protect yourself & your pets
Read full article: Blue green algae spotted at Doctors Lake Center; how to protect yourself & your petsWater sample testing is underway, but DOH-Clay said even though the presence of toxins hasn’t been confirmed yet, people should proceed as if they’re there.
Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling looms
Read full article: Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling loomsA West Virginia transgender girl who competes on her high school girls' track team says she's focused on having fun with her friends.
Making sure your grill is safe for summer
Read full article: Making sure your grill is safe for summerIf you haven’t fired up your grill since last summer, now’s the time to give it some attention. Consumer Reports says a little maintenance before grilling season can help your grill run better, last longer, and—most importantly—stay safe to use.
From avocados to E-bikes: ER docs sound the alarm
Read full article: From avocados to E-bikes: ER docs sound the alarmMore than 155 million Americans visit the emergency room each year and doctors say many of those trips are preventable. So what everyday habits are sending people to the ER? And what simple changes could keep you out?
Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy
Read full article: Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energyThe Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers.
A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months
Read full article: A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in monthsHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days.
Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says
Read full article: Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study saysA new study finds the worrisome rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is concentrated in people with less education.
Roblox gaming platform reaches $12 million settlement with Nevada enhancing youth protections
Read full article: Roblox gaming platform reaches $12 million settlement with Nevada enhancing youth protectionsThe interactive gaming platform Roblox, popular among children and teens, has reached an over $12 million agreement with the state of Nevada over its protections for young users.
WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but US aid cuts and Iran war threaten progress
Read full article: WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but US aid cuts and Iran war threaten progressThe World Health Organization says vaccination programs across Africa have saved more than 50 million lives over the past five decades, but progress is slowing in some countries.
FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figures
Read full article: FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figuresFederal health officials will meet this summer to consider easing restrictions on a controversial group of drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement.
