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EPA Report: Formaldehyde Presents Unreasonable Human Health Risk

KFF HEALTH NEWS – ProPublica reports that the EPA "downplayed the threat formaldehyde poses to people living near industrial plants." Separately, the post-holiday sick season is in full swing, as CDC data show that 40 states are reporting high or very high levels of illness. Also: early physical therapy for concussions; hydration; and more. Morning Briefing Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations ProPublica: Formaldehyde Poses An “Unreasonable” Public Health Risk, EPA Finds A long-awaited report from the...

Conditions That Affect Men and Women Differently

Heart Attack The telltale heart attack sign of feeling like there’s an elephant sitting on your chest isn’t as common in women as it is in men. Many women feel upper back pressure, jaw pain, and are short of breath. Or they may feel nauseated and dizzy instead. Though heart disease is the leading cause of death for both genders in the U.S., women are more likely to die after they have a heart attack. Multiple Sclerosis Diseases...

Teacher Outraged After Parent Complains to School Administration About Her ‘Really Big Boobs’

MSN – A middle school teacher was upset and outraged after finding out a parent complained to her school administration about the size of her “really big boobs.” “I always follow the dress code and have never been dress coded in the six years I’ve been in education. Everyone always compliments my outfits!” the middle school teacher began on Reddit. However, recently the school principal approached her after a parent “said that their son was talking...

U.S. to Spend $306 Million Monitoring ‘Low Risk’ Bird Flu

The CDC has confirmed 61 human bird flu cases in the U.S. since April, bringing spending on bird flu monitoring to over $5 million per documented case ...

Flu emergency room visits now “very high” nationwide, CDC says

CBS News – Emergency room visits with influenza are now "very high" nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday, in this week's update on the winter respiratory virus season. This season's wave of flu cases is arriving later than it has in the past two years. After the COVID-19 pandemic, annual waves of influenza during the colder months increased weeks earlier than they had during many pre-pandemic seasons. This year, flu trends look...

Florida man with face tattoo lands in jail after ‘one-man crime wave:’ PCSO

A meth user in Florida has been charged with grand theft, loitering, grand theft of a motor vehicle, petit theft, no valid driver’s license, possession of drug paraphernalia, drugs-possible controlled substance without a prescription and leaving an unattended vehicle after an accident.

Brain study challenges long-held views about Parkinson’s movement disorders

University of Arizona – University of Arizona researchers have revealed new insights into one of the most common complications faced by Parkinson's disease patients: uncontrollable movements that develop after years of treatment. Parkinson's disease—a neurological disorder of the brain that affects a person's movement—develops when the level of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that's responsible for bodily movements, begins to dwindle. To counter the loss of dopamine, a drug called levodopa is administered and...

While mourning death of Jimmy Carter, a look back at the breakthrough treatment that extended the former president’s life

UCLA HEALTH – Former President Jimmy Carter lived for nearly a decade after being treated with a breakthrough cancer drug developed at UCLA Health. The treatment co-developed by Antoni Ribas, MD, PhD, a professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, helped extend President Carter’s life and allowed him to maintain his busy schedule. President Carter, a Nobel Prize winner and lifelong human-rights activist, was able to continue painting, writing books, teaching Sunday school,...

Why your couch could be killing you

STUDY FINDS — In an era where many of us spend our days hunched over computers or scrolling through phones, mounting evidence suggests our sedentary lifestyles may be quietly damaging our health. A new study from the University of Iowa reveals that physically inactive individuals face significantly higher risks for up to 19 different chronic health conditions, ranging from obesity and diabetes to depression and heart problems. Medical researchers have long known that regular physical activity...

What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking Alcohol

EAT THIS, NOT THAT! – From better sleep and mental clarity to healthier skin and improved liver function, giving up alcohol triggers a cascade of positive changes in your body. Your heart health improves. Abstaining from alcohol can lead to a decrease in blood pressure and reduced cardiovascular disease risk. A 2016 study found that those who avoid alcohol or significantly reduce their consumption can experience improved heart function. Brittany Lubeck, RD, a registered dietitian and nutrition...

From KFF Health News – Latest Stories

Stimulant Users Are Caught in Fatal 'Fourth Wave' of Opioid Epidemic The migration of fentanyl into illicit stimulants such as cocaine is especially dangerous for people who are not regular opioid users. That’s because they have a low tolerance for opioids, putting them at greater risk of an overdose. They also often don’t take precautions — such as not using alone and carrying the opioid reversal medication naloxone — so they’re unprepared if they overdose. (Lynn...

Questions for RFK Jr.’s Senate Confirmation

RFK Jr. will soon be asked questions about heading the Department of Health and Human Services. Here are some suggestions. Mr. Kennedy, you have been nominated to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), the largest department in the United States government. HHS has an annual budget of $1.85 trillion and supervises 80,000 employees. I have some concerns about your appointment: Question #1: On July 6, 2023, while appearing on a popular podcast, you...

Conway man allegedly attacked a stranger with frozen pizza rolls at a Walmart in SC

A man was sent to the hospital after a stranger allegedly attacked him and a woman with frozen pizza rolls in the checkout line of Walmart.

Charges dismissed against Florida man who invoked ‘Stand Your Ground’ law after fatally shooting neighbor’s adult son

CNN — A Volusia County Court judge ruled that Edward Druzolowski, 79, is immune from prosecution after asserting a claim of self-defense, court records show. The defendant argued he felt threatened by his neighbor’s son, who was known to have a criminal history and a reputation for violence, according to court documents. The , Brian Ford, 42, was trimming tree branches on September 17, 2023, along the fence separating his parents’ property in DeLeon Springs, Florida,...

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