Mountain View, CA

Baltimore, MD

Six years ago, I was in Turks and Caicos celebrating my 50th wedding anniversary, walking the entire expanse of the resort and having a great time with the entire family — children, grands, and even great-grands. I had no thought of infirmity of any type. Nothing was slowing me down.

Grief hits hard, even for the faithful

The 74

Three in 10 LGBTQ youth have at least one formal disability diagnosis, according to a new report from the Human Rights Campaign. This dual identity makes them uniquely vulnerable to in-school victimization and exclusion from activities and physical spaces, according to data compiled by the organization. LGBTQ teens are twice as likely as the overall […]

30% of LGBTQ Students Diagnosed With Disability, Twice the Rate as Kids Overall

Maryland State

CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- On Thursday the FDA approved updated COVID-19 booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer that would target the KP.2 strain of the coronavirus. Officials say KP.2 has spread rapidly these past few months, highlighting the warning as we head into fall and its respiratory hotbed. "The virus is changing but also the infections that we get from past infections or past vaccines, wanes over time," Dr. Mandy Cohen, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention said. "Last fall and winter, 10% of the U.S. population had the flu at the peak of the respiratory illness season, more than 2500...

FDA approves updated COVID-19 booster shots, health officials urge Marylanders to get vaccinated

Autism spectrum disorder has long been known to affect more boys than girls. But why this difference exists has remained a puzzle. A new study out of Sweden may provide some answers, suggesting that the underlying genetic factors contributing to autism might vary between boys and girls. The study, published...

Why do more boys have autism? New study uncovers genetic clues

Best Life

West Nile Virus cases surge across 31 U.S. states. Learn about the outbreak, symptoms, and prevention measures to stay safe.

West Nile Virus Rising In These 31 States, as Dr. Fauci Hospitalized

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Denver, CO

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora, Colo. -- Angry Aurorans on social media poked fun at the local news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Mike Coffman, Aurora mayor, posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It contradicted comments made by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who told the New York Post the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated? Denver media criticized

Moms Who Think

There are many childhood developmental milestones to consider as your kids get older, and many of them are related to reading and writing. If your child is having […]

10 Signs Your Child May Have Dyslexia

New York City, NY

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), so far in 2024, the United States has seen at least 227 cases of measles. This is triple the number of measles cases compared to last year and more than 2022 and 2023 combined. Of the 29 states impacted, Florida is in the top six.

CDC Reports Florida Is In Top Six States For 2024 Measles Outbreak

Fox News

A respiratory disease known as parvovirus B19 is on the rise in the U.S. among all age groups, according to a recent advisory from the CDC. Experts share symptoms, treatment and high-risk groups.

Parvovirus or ‘slapped cheek disease’ is on the rise, CDC warns: Here’s what to know

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Health officials have urged parents to ensure their children catch up on missed vaccinations before returning to school amid fears of a further surge in measles cases. The UK Health Security Agency South West - which covers Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire - said 28 measles cases had been confirmed in the region since 1 January.

Parents warned of measles surge as schools return

Colorado State

Saturday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Unfortunately, we are all too aware of overdoses at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless where I live.

Opinion: Denver homeless hotel diary: Overdoses common here

San Diego, CA

Researchers found that altering neurotransmitters in early development could prevent autism spectrum disorders in mice, indicating potential early interventions for ASD. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by mild to severe impairment of social, behavioral, and communication abilities. These disorders can have a debilitating impact on academic performance, employment, and other life areas.

New Research Suggests a Possible Prevention Path for Autism

A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has sickened 449 people across 31 states and Washington, D.C., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak, involving Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup infections, has led to 125 hospitalizations, but no deaths have been reported so far. The CDC believes the actual number of people affected is likely higher, as many recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.

Cucumbers Linked To Salmonella Outbreak That Sickened Hundreds In 31 States

On August 18, 2024, at approximately 8:07 p.m., deputies from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an assault at 1974 Palmetto Road. While en route, dispatch informed officers that one of the suspects was discharging a firearm.

Coffee County Man Arrested After Allegedly Hitting Deputy and More

The Aurora City Council at its study session Monday advanced a proposal by council member Stephanie Hancock to impound vehicles that are not registered and insured and driven by someone with a license.

Update: Aurora advances impound of unregistered, uninsured vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers

If you recently heard people mention Fifth Disease (also known as Slapped Cheek Disease or human parvovirus B19), and wonder what's going on, you're not alone. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a health advisory "to notify healthcare providers, public health authorities, and the public about current increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States.”

6 Top Fifth Disease Symptoms Families Need to Be Aware Of

Oregon State

The Hill

Health experts are urging school staff and families to take active steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 amid rising infections as school districts stick to their previous plans to combat the virus similarly to how they would the flu or strep throat. Weekly deaths from COVID-19 have steadily risen in the United States since…

Health experts warn against COVID complacency in schools amid surge

Louisiana State

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The Lens

During my childhood, when my family visited relatives “across the river,” in Bayou Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Caddo, the Pointe, and White Castle, my siblings and I would sometimes race up and down the levees, some distance away from the cows grazing there. At the summit of the hill, you could see the Mississippi River waters through stands of trees and brush. It never occurred to me that our “playground” was the living testimony of Black men, prisoners of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola whom the state of Louisiana had re-enslaved in the convict leasing system.

No longer ‘half slave, half free’

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Montgomery County Board of Education moves to install vape detectors in high schools

Montgomery County Public Schools may be surprised with a new item coming to their bathrooms soon – vape detectors. That’s right – the Montgomery County Board...

Montgomery County Board of Education moves to install vape detectors in high schools

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