Illinois State

Discharge is a natural part of having a vagina. But typical vaginal discharge is a clear to white color and doesn't have a noticeable smell. That's why it can be so jarring when you suddenly notice you're dealing with pink discharge. Before you panic, know this: Ob-gyns say that there...

What Causes Pink Discharge? 2 Ob-Gyns Break It Down

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

The New Republic

Elon Musk is denying reports that he plans to donate $45 million per month to support Trump’s candidacy, in more terrible news for the former president.The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that Musk planned to make the staggering contributions to the pro-Trump political action committee America PAC. In an interview with right-wing influencer Jordan Peterson broadcast on X Tuesday, Musk told Peterson that the report “is simply not true. I’m not donating $45 million a month to Trump.“Now, what I have done is I have created [the America PAC],” he continued. Earlier this month, The New York Times reported...

Elon Musk Suddenly Pulls the Rug Out From Under Donald Trump

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?

HuffPost

Here are our readers’ top picks when it comes to getting pain relief.

The Greatest Pain Relief Tools Of All Time, According To HuffPost Readers

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A Piece of Travel

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), teen birth rates are declining across the U.S. However, some states still have more teen birth rates than average.

13 States Where Teen Birth Rates Are Extraordinarily High

Colorado State

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David Heitz

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

Do you ever read the notes written by your doctor or health practitioner during a medical visit? If not, you might want to check them out. Usually, these medical notes are full of helpful insights about your health and reminders of recommendations discussed. And there's medicalese, of course: hard-to-pronounce illnesses, medications, and technical terms.

Ever read your medical record? Here's why you should

BabyCenter

Find out whether it's okay to take Unisom or other sleep medications during pregnancy.

Is it safe to take Unisom during pregnancy?

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

A new study comparing older adults with cognitive impairment who lived alone to those who lived with others found that those living alone used a median and five prescription drugs, and at least one high-risk medication. On the flip side, those living with others were on a median of six...

Report: Nearly half of older adults living alone with cognitive impairment take a high-risk drug

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

There is no one perfect age to get pregnant. However, having a baby after 35 increases many risks, both to you and your future child. This fact may have led you to believe that not many people have babies after this point, but the truth is, many do get pregnant around this time and go on to have healthy babies. In fact, the rate of people having babies in this decade has been on the rise since 1985. In 2021, those between the ages of 40 and 44 gave birth at the rate of 12.6 babies for every 1,000 women.

How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy in Your 40s

The Mirror US

The CDC is warning new parents that infant mortality rates are on the rise, citing a number of reasons, including Covid, restrictive abortion laws, declining maternal health, and rising healthcare costs

Infant mortality rate has biggest jump in decades as 14 states ban abortion as residents flee for care

Pennsylvania State

Medical malpractice by an advanced practice provider: Who’s affected?. Did you suffer from medical negligence at the hands of an advanced practice provider in Pennsylvania or West Virginia? If so, you may be eligible for a medical malpractice lawsuit investigation. Advanced practice providers are licensed healthcare providers who have...

Advanced practice provider medical malpractice | Lawsuit investigation in West Virginia and Pennsylvania

Autism spectrum disorder risk was similar with prenatal topiramate or lamotrigine vs. no antiseizure medication exposure. Prenatal valproate was tied to a dose-dependent increased autism spectrum disorder risk. Autism spectrum disorder incidence was higher for children with prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications vs. the general population, but some associations weakened...

Childhood autism may be linked to prenatal exposure to antiseizure medication

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Pritzker signs bill mandating pregnancy-related insurance coverage

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed an amended version of House Bill 5142, which mandates that health insurance policies in the state pay for pregnancy and...

Pritzker signs bill mandating pregnancy-related insurance coverage

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