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Scripps News

There are a lot of checklists to keep track of as kids get ready to go back to school. We're covering the health checklist for you.

Harnessing Your Health: Back-to-school health checklist

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment.

What Is Bacterial Vaginosis, Exactly?

Body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis) are different from head lice or pubic lice . Body lice bites are small, discolored, and accompanied by a rash that looks like a scrape. There are many ways to eradicate an infestation, described ahead. This article discusses how to recognize body lice bites, where...

Body Lice Bites: Steps to Identifying and Treating Them

Woman's World

Plus find out when to apply heat vs. ice packs to encourage healing

When Sciatica Pain Strikes, These Simple Self-Care Tips Provide Fast Relief

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Everyday Health

Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here's a list with more signs to watch for.

10 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar

The US Sun

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has been having headaches for several months. Q) I AM a 65-year-old man and after suffering with headaches for several months, was diagnosed with spondylitis in my neck area. My GP prescribed acupuncture as I […]

My neck grinds and cracks when I move it, what can I do? Dr Zoe Williams answers your health questions

Dehydration affects 20% to 30% of older adults and is usually caused by insufficient water intake. It may also be caused by excess water loss through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, high fever, or side effects from medication. Dehydration occurs when a person loses more water than they take in. Water serves...

Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults Older Than 65

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Cooking With Maryann

We often have breakfast for dinner. This is one of those go-to meals that we love to eat. It's also a great Sunday breakfast or for brunch. Although homemade buiscuits aren't required, they do add a wonderful and fresh touch.

Amazing Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast

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Snacks are a staple in many people’s diets, providing a quick and convenient way to curb hunger between meals. However, not all snacks are created equal. While some can offer nutritional benefits and sustained energy, others can negatively impa...

These Detrimental Snacks Are Actually Taking A Toll On Your Brain Health, According To Doctors: Peanut Butter-Filled Pretzels & More

Harlingen, TX

HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College alumnus Daniel Ledesma has turned his love of automobiles into a fulfilling career. Ledesma became interested in the automotive field after being introduced to it by his father, who had studied Automotive Technology at TSTC. Ledesma followed his father’s lead and graduated with a certificate of completion in Auto Body Repair from TSTC’s Harlingen campus in 2015. He earned an Auto Collision and Management Technology Generalist Specialist certificate a year later.

TSTC alumnus flourishes in career at area auto body shop

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Hundreds of miles offshore, floating oceanic debris accumulates in giant swirling eddies, gets swept along by currents, tumbled around in wave action, shoved aground, ending as tidewrack on a beach. A wrack line is that line of tidewrack left on the beach by high...

Head for the beach — and be sure to scour the wrack line for treasures

Motherly

The highly contagious virus is typically mild in kids but can be dangerous for pregnant people.

CDC warns cases of Fifth disease are on the rise in kids ages 5 to 9

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This Weird Change Is an Unexpected Sign of Diabetes Doctors Are Begging People to Pay Attention To

As we age, we tend to worry about the health of two of our most important organs — our brain and our heart. Statistics show that one in nine of us will end up with Alzheimer’s and that of all of the diseases out there, heart disease takes more and more lives every year.

The berry boost for a better brain and blood pressure over 65

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

SurvivorNet

“General Hospital” star Cameron Mathison, 54, and longtime wife Vanessa of 22 years are separating. However, the couple intends to remain friends as they share two children. During Mathison’s cancer journey, he credited Vanessa for supporting him.

Surviving Cancer, Now Divorce, ‘General Hospital’ Star Cameron Mathison, 54, Plans Next Chapter

Colorado State

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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

New York State

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Rootbound Homestead

Below, you'll find a comprehensive quick guide to common ailments with over 50 different natural remedies to help. Do yourself a favor and save this, print it out if possible. We never know what is going to happen, and having a quick guide to herbal medicines in print will be invaluable in a number of situations.

50+ Lost Natural Remedies From Grandma's Medicine Cupboard You'll Want To Save: Master List

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

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From bedtime to mental health, expert offers back to school tips for RGV parents

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As summer break comes to an end a local physician is urging parents to take the necessary health precautions as...

From bedtime to mental health, expert offers back to school tips for RGV parents

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