Kentucky State

A recent study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics has found that infants exposed to cannabis in the womb tend to exhibit improved language development by their first birthday. This surprising finding sheds light on the impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure on one aspect of early childhood neurodevelopment. However, experts advise that women avoid cannabis use during pregnancy due to known risks and unknown long-term effects.

Prenatal cannabinoid exposure appears to have a strange impact on early language development

Halis Akturk, MD, offers an overview of the growing prevalence and dangers associated with cannabis use among patients with type 1 diabetes. Despite medical cannabis in the US dating back more than 3 decades, the legalization movement in the last decade means millions and millions of US adults now have access to cannabis, for both medical and recreational purposes.

What to Know About Cannabis Use and Diabetes, with Halis Akturk, MD

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

According to WRIC 8 News, a new speed limit will become effective on July 1, 2024 in Virginia. Speed limits in a business or residential district will be aslow as 15 miles per hour on Virginia highways.

A new speed limit law on highways becomes effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024

South Carolina State

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The Shy Green

In a surprising twist for fans of beachwear and laid-back lifestyle gear, Delta Apparel, renowned for its Salt Life brand, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This move has sent ripples through the industry, highlighting significant financial challenges despite its deep ties to coastal culture.

An apparel retail company has unexpectedly gone bankrupt

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The Independent

In an excerpt of a recent conversation between former President Donald Trump and independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted online, Trump suggested vaccines given to children to protect them from disease are harmful. He also exaggerated the number of vaccines given to children and he falsely claimed they lead to sudden, visible changes. Neither campaign has responded to requests for comment. TRUMP: "A vaccination that is like 38 different vaccines and it looks like it’s meant for a horse, not a, you know, 10-pound or 20-pound baby" and “then you see the baby all of a sudden starting...

FACT FOCUS: Trump falsely claims babies can be seen to change 'radically' after vaccination

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Anika Jindal

Finding the right dog is a tedious task. Some dogs are easy to train and have gentle behavior, while others can be very naughty or violent. Studies suggest that a particular dog breed’s behavior depends on its genetic history.

Top 15 Best Behaved Dog Breeds To Consider

New York Post

Children born with a common viral infection are nearly 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a new study finds.

Cytomegalovirus is part of the herpes family of viruses. It spreads through body fluids like blood, saliva and urine, and it’s usually harmless in healthy people. Around a third of infected mothers pass CMV to their fetus in utero.

About one in every 200 US babies is born with CMV each year. Nearly 20% of those infants will experience birth defects or other long-term health problems, such as hearing or vision loss, developmental delays or epilepsy.



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How a common viral infection can increase a child’s autism risk

A new study on the impacts of medical marijuana on older adults finds that cannabis-based products may provide multiple therapeutic benefits for the demographic, including for health, well-being, sleep and mood. Authors also observed “sizable reductions in pain severity and pain interference among older aged patients [reporting] chronic pain as...

Older Patients Using Medical Cannabis ‘Experience Considerable Improvement In Health And Well-Being,’ Study Finds

I was at an all-time low when I saw the post. It was just like dozens of others about motherhood and parenting, but this one cut more deeply. The essay, aimed at new mothers, encouraged us to hold on through the exhausting and difficult season of unwashed dishes, sleep deprivation, and midnight feedings. The author reminded us we would eventually come out the other side to a place where our babies would gain independence and learn to clothe, feed, and bathe themselves. “Your time is coming,” it said.

Please Notice the Mothers Whose Babies Will Never Quite Grow Up

Just two months shy of her due date, Ana Lepe Vick was rushed into an emergency C-section at a suburban Los Angeles hospital in October 2015. The baby she and her husband Josh had already named Owen went into delivery with a heartbeat, but never took a first breath because of undiscovered kinks in his umbilical cord.

Born still, in legal and medical limbo

Quinn Merriss, an 18-year-old who identifies as transgender and non-binary, barely makes ends meet.

These millions of Americans are more likely to live in poverty, be unemployed and have no family support

Georgia State

Dublin, GA

Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice have announced that a 42-year-old man from Dublin, Georgia, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Fentanyl Distribution

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

If you have noticed your toddler grinding their teeth in their sleep, you may be wondering if the behavior is normal. The unpleasant sound can cause concern, but it's usually not harmful to their health and experts say that there are only circumstances where you should step in. Learn why...

What It Means When Toddlers Grind Their Teeth

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Maternal health law expands access to health care for mothers

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