Columbus, OH

HealthDay

Moving to a senior housing community could improve an aging person’s health Older adults in senior housing are less vulnerable to illness and accidents and receive more home health care They also live slightly longer than seniors who stay out in the community MONDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Independent living is important for seniors, but a new study shows it might not be the best thing for their health.

Older Americans in Senior Housing Have Better Health Than Those Living at Home

People taking medications for ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, may face disruptions in accessing treatment after the arrests of two executives of a telehealth company that distributed such drugs to adults across the United States.

CDC warns access to ADHD meds may be disrupted after arrests of health-care startup executives

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

Scratchy fabrics, loud noises, the sights and smells of pungent foods … Most of us can just let these sensory experiences pass us by, but people with sensory processing disorder seem to have a stronger reaction—and sometimes an underreaction—to certain sensory stimuli. We get it: sensory processing...

How Sensory Processing Disorder Can Impact Your Life

Mobility is the ability to move. A disability is the result of an impairment that affects a person’s ability to carry out tasks. For example, a person may find it difficult to walk very far due to joint pain. Not all disabilities affect mobility. Disability can affect people in...

The difference between mobility and disability

New Jersey State

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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

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

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

Fox News

A conservative think tank has released a report outlining the "Gender Industrial Complex," where transgender surgeries bring in tens of billions of dollars.

New report highlights 'booming' transgender surgery industry that is raking in billions: 'Damage being done'

A recent report from the Center of Disease Control found that nearly one in three girls have seriously considered suicide, and a significant number, 13% have actually attempted it. Psychologists have various theories about what’s causing adolescent mental health crises. Some blame the increased use of smartphones and social...

Khosla-backed Marble, built by former Headway founders, offers affordable group therapy for teens

Each year at least a billion children around the world are victims of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that range from physical abuse and racial discrimination to neglect and food deprivation. The brain plasticity of our most vulnerable makes the adverse effects of trauma only that much more damaging to mental and physical development. Those dealt a hand of ACEs are more likely to drop out of school, have a shorter life, abuse substances, and suffer from myriad mental health and behavioral issues.

Marc Hauser — Vulnerable Minds: The Harm of Childhood Trauma and the Hope of Resilience

Alcoholic insanity is an outdated term to describe alcohol-related psychosis, a rare condition in which alcohol use disorder, acute alcohol intoxication, and alcohol withdrawal can cause symptoms of psychosis. Current research recognizes alcohol-related hallucinations, delusions, and delirium tremens, which are severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms, as symptoms of alcohol-related psychosis. Healthcare...

What to know about alcoholic insanity

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

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Wisconsin State

HuffPost

Depression doesn't always look like sadness at your job. Don't ignore these subtle warning signs.

5 Work Habits That Are Secretly Depression In Disguise

Discover how to care for your body after cancer treatment and prepare for some common challenges survivors face. Being cancer free is a monumental achievement. You have faced many challenges and emerged stronger. However, life after cancer can be complex, filled with both relief and uncertainty. Now, it’s time to embark on a new path of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a cancer survivor for long-term wellness.

Life after cancer: 4 tips to help navigate your new lifestyle

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Dianna Carney

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

If you have teenagers in your life, you may have noticed that kids these days seem to be getting their periods earlier than previous generations did. It’s not just in your head: A recent study from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health confirms what many people have assumed, as well as additional findings about period regularity in younger generations.

Study Shows Which Kids Are Getting Periods Younger Than Others

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Recreational drug use often begins as a seemingly harmless activity, a way to unwind, socialize or experiment. However, what starts as occasional use can quickly spiral into addiction, with significant impacts on health, relationships and life stability. Understanding this progression is crucial for both prevention and support for those struggling with addiction.

How recreational drug use leads to addiction

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

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When little kids don’t have stable housing, it can affect their health later

Not having secure housing is a huge stress for anyone. But when children experience this, especially in early childhood, it can affect their health years down...

When little kids don’t have stable housing, it can affect their health later

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