Columbus, OH

New York City, NY

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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

Chicago, IL

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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?

A registered dietitian explains foods and nutrients that may support sleep. Quality and restful sleep are essential for recovery, memory and learning, and participation in daily activities. Moreover, healthy sleep patterns are crucial for health because poor sleep contributes to chronic conditions. Diet plays an integral role in sleep. Foods...

11 Foods That May Help You Sleep

The National Community Pharmacists Association and 39 medical providers are suing UnitedHealth, alleging that they are still waiting for payments as a result of the ransomware attack that shut down its affiliate company Change Healthcare for months. Pharmacists and providers are still allegedly waiting on delayed payments from the Change...

Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against UnitedHealth Over Change Hack

As the popularity of drugs used for weight loss continues to explode, a new study is shedding light on which drug is most effective for weight loss. Mounjaro, a drug with the main active ingredient tirzepatide, was found to be more helpful in helping people lose weight and maintain their weight loss, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

What's better for weight loss, Mounjaro or Ozempic? New study provides answer

Many medical professionals and health organizations advocate the importance of regular physical activity to promote health and well-being. Walking is an easy, accessible form of exercise that has many health benefits. A daily walk can help your body stay healthy, boost mood and energy levels, burn calories, and even prolong...

8 Surprising Benefits of Walking Every Day

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How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

Diet, exercise, lifestyle… there are many factors that affect our ideal weight. But one factor to add to the list is cortisol, the stress hormone. It’s certainly not new that stress is harmful. But beyond affecting our mood, cortisol can also be responsible for potential weight gain. A...

Can’t Lose Weight? High Cortisol Might Be the Culprit

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Some of these behaviors might feel good, but restful sleep is more important.

10 Unhealthy Habits Ruining Your Sleep—and How to Get More Rest Again

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‘An Apple A Day?’

President Joe Biden will be hailed for his efforts to lower prescription drug costs, expand health care coverage, protect abortion access, and guide the country through a pandemic, even though a second Trump administration could reverse many health care policies. President Biden — who was propelled into office in no...

Biden’s Health Care Achievements Frame His Legacy

Staying hydrated has become a significant issue for many Americans. Significant to the point that research shows 75% are chronically dehydrated. But, for those who are on weight loss medications, the problem is even more concerning as many don’t realize that dehydration is a common side effect of weight-loss drugs, including diuretics and the new weight loss kids on the block -- Wegovy and Ozempic. It can be especially serious in people who have kidney problems because diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids.

Hydration can be a serious problem if you're taking weight loss meds

People may think that diet soda is a better choice than regular soda and while some may even argue that diet sodas are not that bad, or rather the lesser evil of the two evils, they are indeed just as evil as regular soda, but in different ways. Regular soda and similar sugary beverages can lead to diabetes, obesity, and poor control of blood sugar. Diet soda is no better. It has been found to have many adverse effects on your body, from weight gain and insulin confusion to altering your brain’s response to sugary treats.

10 Ways Diet Soda Is Killing You

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If you’re struggling to lose weight despite exercising regularly, you will be happy to hear there’s a new study that might have solved the mystery.
It turns out that you might be missing a key metabolic component that prevents you from burning fat during workouts. Moreover, you might consume less oxygen while exercising. In turn, you risk gaining weight, which can lead to obesity and diabetes. The new study suggests there might be new ways to target obesity other than drugs that aim to reduce appetite.
This common blood thinner can be an antidote to deadly cobra venom
Researchers from Kobe University looked...

Scientists figured out why some people don’t lose weight even when they work out

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Express Scripts charged USPS employees an extra $45 million for prescription drugs over a five-year window, a federal audit found. Meanwhile, pharmacy trade groups are lobbying for legislation to regulate PBMs, pointing to the closure of community pharmacies across the U.S. Express Scripts, one of the largest pharmacy benefit managers...

Audit Finds One Of The Largest PBMs Overcharged Postal Workers Millions

What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

It always seems like there’s some new anti-aging gimmick on the market. Instead of looking into every over-promising product, let’s look at the science. There are things that age us faster than we would otherwise, and you may be surprised to hear what makes that list. So, let’s...

5 Surprising Things That Can Make You Age Faster

Maine State

Lewiston, ME

The disciplinary action against Sgt. 1st Class Robert Card's superiors prevents them from advancing in their careers, Military.com reports. The investigation into the shooting rampage also revealed a civilian psychiatric hospital tried to have Card committed. Sgt. 1st Class Robert Card, the Army reservist who went on a shooting rampage...

Army Rebukes Maine Shooter’s Superiors For Ignoring Health Concerns

Denver, CO

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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

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Covid Is Still With Us, but the Guidance Has Changed. Here’s What to Know if You’re Exposed.

President Joe Biden tested positive for covid-19 last week, but...

Covid Is Still With Us, but the Guidance Has Changed. Here’s What to Know if You’re Exposed.

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