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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...

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,...

Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk: ‘Significant Public Health Concern’

A possible mutation is worrying public health officials and scientists.

Court Upholds $7.8 Million Verdict for Transit Workers Fired for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine

A California judge denied BART’s requests to overturn the verdict, saying the agency failed to show an undue hardship for not granting religious exemption.

Smoking one cigarette equals 20 minute off your life, study finds

Researchers stress that smokers must quit completely to rewind the negative impact on life expectancy.

6 Common Depression Traps to Avoid: WEBMD

Depression Trap #1: Social Withdrawal Depression can go hand-in-hand with social isolation. "When we're clinically depressed, there's a very strong urge to pull away from others and to shut down," says Stephen Ilardi, PhD, associate professor of psychology at the University of Kansas. “It turns out to be the exact opposite of what we need.” What helps: Gradually counteract social withdrawal by reaching out to your friends and family. Make a list of the people in your...

Conditions That Affect Your Kidneys

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) When health problems affect your kidneys, they can cause CKD. This is permanent damage that may get worse over time. If they’re so damaged that they stop working, it’s called kidney failure, or end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The treatment is usually either dialysis -- when a machine does the work your kidneys normally do, or a transplant -- when you get a new healthy kidney from a donor. Diabetes This leading cause of kidney...

This Genital Disease Is Now “Prevalent In All Global Regions”: Report

Approximately one in five people worldwide under the age of 50—around 846 million individuals—are estimated to be living with genital herpes, according to the latest global data published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Global Impact of Genital Herpes

“HSV infections are widely prevalent in all global regions, leading to a significant burden of [genital ulcer disease]."

After a long lull, Covid-19 levels are surging in the US: CNN

CNN – After a relatively slow start to the respiratory virus season, Covid-19 levels in the United States began ramping up just ahead of the winter holidays. In previous years, Covid-19 levels have typically started to rise in early November and reach their seasonal peak by the end of December. But this year, levels were nearly the lowest they’ve ever been through October and all of November, according to wastewater surveillance data from the US Centers...

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