South Carolina State

Greenville County, SC

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Yes, walnuts are great for you—except in this scenario.

Doctors Are Begging You to Avoid Walnuts If You've Ever Suffered From This Common Medical Issue

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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Hamish Graham, from Littleborough, England, initially dismissed his head pain and dizziness as a migraine until he lost a significant amount of weight without trying and was overcome with tiredness— something which prompted his mom to push for him to get blood work done. He was ultimately diagnosed with leukemia.

23-Year-Old Working at Movie Theatre Dismissed His Weight Loss & Dizziness As Migraines, Turned Out To Be Leukemia

Lessons to learn after NHS Wales examines 18,300 cases of Covid caught by patients in hospitals.

Old hospitals added to Covid infection spread risk

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Ohio State

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

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Yale, MI

As a summer camp volunteer in 2022, Molly Smith spent long days in the woods. One day, she suddenly felt tingling in her hands and feet and visited a local emergency room. Doctor thought the then 20-year-old needed to consume more fluids. “They told me it’s probably dehydration, drink a...

College student, 20, experienced numbness in hands, feet. It helped doctors find ovarian cancer

CBS News

As kids head back to school, pediatric ophthalmologists say it's critical to get regular vision screenings to detect and correct eye problems early. CBS News' Jarred Hill has more on what parents should know.

Doctors recommending eye exams for kids heading back to school

We have often seen moms doing the most inspiring and unbelievable acts when it comes to the safety of their children. Tracy Dixon-Salazar did the same for her beloved daughter Savannah. The young girl would often have seizures from the age of 2 and doctors were not able to diagnose the problem nor provide a treatment, as reported by TODAY. The persistent mother did not wait for others to cure her child and remarkably found a way to treat or in the least, soothe her daughter. Salazar recalled the time when her daughter was 2 and had her first seizure. She said, “Both my husband and I went at the same time, ‘What’s a seizure?’”

Mom who earned a Ph.D. to understand her daughter's seizures ended up finding a treatment for her

Georgia State

Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

The Independent

A retired paramedic has received a £50,000 settlement from a dentist after a root canal treatment left him hospitalised for weeks with a missing tooth and a heart infection which may have shortened his life by five years.Gerry White, 65, who lives in Stockport, Greater Manchester, received £50,000 in February after dental treatment at a local dental practice in 2012 resulted in an ongoing abscess that caused infective endocarditis – a potentially fatal inflammation of the heart valves’ lining.This infection put the father-of-three in hospital for six weeks in November 2017 and left him requiring heart valve replacement surgery in...

Patient’s huge payout after routine dental surgery could shorten his life by five years

Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella, 19, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. She’s undergone surgery, radiation therapy, and grueling chemotherapy for treatment before reaching remission.

Tears of Joy for ‘GMA’ Host’s Daughter Isabella Strahan, 19, Who Reached Remission After Brain Cancer– Her Journey Into Survivorship Has Just Begun

Texas State

Two women are demanding that the federal government investigate two Texas hospitals after they were refused abortions despite “life-threatening” pregnancies, which potentially damaged their fertility.Kyleigh Thurman, from Burnet County, and Kelsie Norris-De La Cruz, from Dallas, both experienced tubal ectopic pregnancies, meaning a fertilized egg implanted in a fallopian tube instead of the uterus. Ectopic pregnancy is never viable and can result in a ruptured fallopian tube which can kill the mother. Termination is necessary with an ecotopic pregnancy.But Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital in Round Rock refused to treat Thurman, ultimately leading her to lose a fallopian tube.Thurman didn’t know...

Texas women refused abortions for life-threatening ectopic pregnancies demand probe into hospitals

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

August is National Breastfeeding Month! Despite the significant benefits of breastfeeding, only 41 percent of parents report being able to meet their breastfeeding goals. To help close this gap, the US Breastfeeding Committee is working to provide parents with additional resources and better workplace accommodations. One of these crucial resources—breast pumps.

Moms Using Pumps Extended Lactation by 5 Months, Study Shows

Regular follow-ups and screenings after cancer remission are crucial for ensuring ongoing health and catching any potential issues early. After cancer remission, the journey continues with regular screenings and follow-up appointments. These check-ups are important for spotting any signs of cancer returning and managing the long-term effects of treatment. The...

A Guide to Screenings and Follow-Ups While in Remission for Cancer

Ovarian Cancer Action (OCA), a London-based non-profit, recently underwent a successful rebranding by design company, Revolt—the rebrand aimed to promote ovarian cancer awareness and the importance of early detection and intervention. Revolt creatively incorporated these key messages into OCA’s new visual identity, enhancing relevance and distinction. The revamped design extends across all OCA operations, fostering consistent public communication.

Successful OCA rebrand boosts ovarian cancer awareness

A complete blood count, chemistry profile, immunoglobulin test, and light chain assay are among the important blood tests doctors use to help diagnose multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells that your bone marrow produces. Doctors can help diagnose multiple myeloma using...

How Do Blood Tests Help in Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis?

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Six students join Prisma Health apprenticeship program

South Carolina is experiencing a workforce shortage of registered nurses. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Palmetto State will have the...

Six students join Prisma Health apprenticeship program

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