Columbus, OH

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Mice treated with the natural compound experienced weight loss and enhanced blood sugar regulation. New research from a mouse study indicates that elenolic acid, a compound naturally occurring in olives, may reduce blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. This study could lead to the creation of affordable and safe natural products designed to help manage obesity and type 2 diabetes in humans.

Natural Compound Found in Olives Found To Reduce Blood Sugar Levels and Promote Weight Loss

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

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Medically reviewed by Renita White, MDMedically reviewed by Renita White, MDMenopause is a natural occurrence defined as the decline in hormones, including estrogen, and the end of the menstrual cycle. It typically occurs between the ages of 45-52.Vasomotor symptoms (temperature-related), such as hot flashes and night sweats, are the most common symptoms reported during menopause. Other menopause symptoms include difficulty sleeping, vaginal dryness, sexual dysfunction, weight gain, and mood disorders like depression or anxiety.Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the primary treatment prescribed to relieve these symptoms. However, due to its possible risks, many people prefer or need to use alternative...

Vitamins and Supplements for Menopause

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Supplements are often taken to improve health and fill nutritional gaps, but not all are as beneficial as they seem. Some supplements, particularly when taken in excess or without proper guidance, can have unintended negative effects. For example, certain supplements can unknowingly contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular events.

4 Worst Supplements That Could Actually Lead To High Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Events: Licorice Root & More

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Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Pompano Beach, FL

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Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Fall is on the way, and while it is still blazing hot, the evenings are starting to cool down a bit. I love this time of year. It's like pre-fall. This recipe is still great for any season though! Here's what you'll need for 4 servings:

Amazingly Creamy Beef Stroganoff

Any person who experiences facial weakness should contact a doctor, as a stroke is a medical emergency and. Affects the ability to close the eye on the symptomatic sideoftennot often. Bell’s palsy and a stroke typically affect different facial nerves, which means they may cause facial weakness in different areas...

How to tell the difference between Bell’s palsy and stroke symptoms

Michael Blowen honors Kathy Della Sala, a cherished longtime volunteer at Old Friends Farm. Kathy, who adored the graded stakes winner Poshsky, left a lasting impact at Old Friends. Kathy passed away March of 2024.

Catching Up With Old Friends: Poshsky

Kentucky State

Saratoga Springs, NY

With a start against the boys looming in the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 24, top 3-year-old filly Thorpedo Anna has surged to the head of the pack in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll. In a quiet week for new additions to...

Thorpedo Anna Tops NTRA Poll Ahead of Travers

Patients who have comorbid relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) and advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) are often excluded from clinical trials, leaving treatment gaps for these high-risk patients. Population-based cohort study results were mixed for patients with comorbid chronic kidney disease (CKD) and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who received pomalidomide-based treatment...

Challenges With Pomalidomide for Patients With Comorbid RRMM, CKD

The North American Thoroughbred foal crop is officially a predominantly commercial product. Actually foals born in 2021 in the United States and Canada first claimed this distinction, with 51% being offered at least once in an auction for U.S. foals and 52% in Canada. Among some leading breeders and bloodstock...

Commercial Market Moves Past Milestone

Patient recruitment for the phase 2 trial is expected to begin by the end of 2024. The US Department of Defense has awarded a $3.6 million grant to advance a phase 2 trial (NCT06493370) of high-dose intravenous ascorbate (vitamin C) plus chemotherapy (gemcitabine/carboplatin) in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), the University of Kansas Cancer Center announced in a news release.1.

Grant to fund trial of intravenous ascorbate plus chemotherapy for MIBC

Rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis are medical terms often mixed up to describe pain and inflammation; however, they are two different conditions with specific characteristics, risk factors, symptoms, and management approaches. Definition. Rheumatism is a more general term that was previously used more frequently by healthcare professionals to describe chronic conditions...

Rheumatism vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis – What You Need to Know

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Beta-blockers lower your heart rate and reduce your heart’s workload. If you have heart failure, they may help improve your cardiac function. Possible side effects include unusually slow heart rate and low blood pressure. Beta-blocker medications block the production of two stress hormones called epinephrine and norepinephrine. Doctors may...

Do Beta-Blockers Work for Heart Failure?

Women whose fallopian tubes are removed during sterilization via laparoscopy may have only marginally more surgical complications compared with those whose tubes are cut during tubal occlusion, according to a recent study published by Strandell et al in The Lancet Regional Health–Europe. The findings showed that the procedure may be safe and can help protect against ovarian cancer.

Salpingectomy vs Tubal Occlusion

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Butler Found in Possession of Levothyroxine

Trainer Gerald Butler was provisionally suspended by the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit for possession of the banned substance levothyroxine. Levothyroxine, a thyroid supplement and synthetic...

Butler Found in Possession of Levothyroxine

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