Maryland State

Columbus, OH

Bloating can happen fast, but it doesn't always dissipate with the same urgency. Especially as the weather starts to heat up, bloated bellies bring a familiar sense of discomfort — but it doesn't have to be that way. If you're wondering how to debloat fast, your best bet is to first figure out what's causing your bloating in the first place. To help you beat the bloat, we spoke to GI doctors about some simple strategies to feel your best and keep your stomach happy.

8 Ways to Reduce Bloating Fast, According to GI Doctors

When Usher isn't on stage belting ballads and putting on a show, he's doing all that he can to support his family's health, especially his child who has Type 1 diabetes. "My child was diagnosed at six [years old]," says the mega-star, who recently partnered with Beyond Type 1, an advocacy group for diabetes awareness.

Usher says early detection could have better prepared his family for a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis—97% of caregivers agree

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Over the last few weeks, several individuals appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis and entered guilty pleas on felony charges in the Superior Court of Coffee County. The majority of the defendants received probation, while some will soon be transported to a Georgia prison to serve their sentences. Among the twenty-one cases, ten of the defendants faced felony drug charges.

More than 20 Individuals Plead Guilty and Sentenced on Felony Charges in Coffee County

This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. Self-advocacy is important before having surgery with diabetes – be sure to ask questions about your diabetes management before, during, and after your procedure. Some diabetes medications, like SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists, may need to be stopped up...

Having Surgery With Diabetes

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

The associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine discussed findings from a post-hoc analysis of the phase 3 PREVAIL study presented at AHS 2024 assessing eptinezumab in patients with chronic migraine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]. WATCH TIME: 4 minutes. "At two years of treatment, there were 23%...

Assessing Long-Term Benefit of Eptinezumab for Chronic Migraine: Amaal Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN

SAN DIEGO — Those with migraine who switched from an oral triptan to ubrogepant reported superior outcomes compared with patients who chose another triptan,, according to data presented at the American Headache Society Annual Scientific Meeting. “Most treatment guidelines in the United States recommend that patients cycle through at...

Patients with migraine report superior outcomes with ubrogepant compared to triptans

New Jersey State

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

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

The U.S. has entered the “fourth wave” of the overdose epidemic, characterized by skyrocketing use of stimulants like methamphetamine. A new study found that a duo of drugs is effective at curbing methamphetamine-positive drug tests by 27% compared to a placebo. “These findings have important implications for pharmacological...

No FDA-Approved Meth Treatments Exist, But New Study Offers Hope

CBS Miami

A brain aneurysm is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by a weakened or ballooning blood vessel in the brain. While many people may live with an unruptured brain aneurysm without experiencing any symptoms, a ruptured aneurysm can lead to a sudden and severe headache, often described as the worst headache of one's life. Understanding the types, symptoms, risk factors, and when to seek care is crucial for prompt diagnosis and treatment.Symptoms and Risk Factors: Unruptured brain aneurysms smaller than 5-6 millimeters often do not cause symptoms and are discovered incidentally during imaging tests for other conditions. However, when an aneurysm...

Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Symptoms and Advanced Treatment Options

Some farm use vehicles must obtain DMV official tags. An unofficial farm use tag not issued by theDMV used to suffice in the Commonwealth. They will no longer be sufficient for smaller vehicles in Virginia beginning July 1. Those who have these vehicles should obtain the proper tags before that date.

Smaller farm use vehicles will have to purchase DMV tags by July1

Aurora, CO

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited condition in which small, liquid-filled cysts develop on the kidneys. These cysts multiply in number and grow in size over time. The increasing size eventually takes over healthy kidney tissue and can lead to potentially fatal kidney failure. Genetic predisposition for some breeds.

Polycystic Kidney Disease in Cats: Signs, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Research from UCLA demonstrated that a combination therapy of naltrexone and bupropion effectively reduced methamphetamine use in trial participants over 12 weeks, suggesting the potential of pharmacological interventions in addressing rising overdose rates. A clinical trial on a two-drug therapy for methamphetamine use disorder reduced use of the highly addictive...

Breaking Free From Meth: UCLA’s Dual Drug Therapy Proves Effective in Clinical Trials

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

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UM Shore Medical Group – Urology Welcomes Robert McDonough, III, MD, FACS

University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Urology recently welcomed Robert McDonough, III, MD, FACS. Most recently, Dr. McDonough served as the Residency Director...

UM Shore Medical Group – Urology Welcomes Robert McDonough, III, MD, FACS

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