Columbus, OH

A recent study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry reveals a significant link between depression and an increased risk of developing dementia. Conducted over 15 years, the study found that people with depression at the start of the study were 74% more likely to develop dementia than those without depression. Additionally, the onset of dementia occurred about two years earlier in individuals with depression. These findings underscore the importance of early detection and treatment of depression to potentially prevent future cognitive decline.

This common mental health condition increases the risk of dementia by 74%, study finds

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

Sanford, FL

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Akeena

Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

Researchers at the University of Helsinki have advanced our understanding of black holes using supercomputer simulations, revealing how magnetic fields cause turbulence that heats plasma and produces X-ray radiation observable from Earth. Their groundbreaking study, which included all significant quantum interactions between radiation and plasma, shows that the plasma around...

Solving the Puzzle of X-Ray Radiation From Black Holes

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

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

An annual migration of over 17 million insects through the Pyrenees has been documented, showcasing the vital ecological roles these insects play and the need for their conservation. New research from the University of Exeter reveals that over 17 million insects migrate each year through a single mountain pass on...

Nature’s Hidden Highway: Over 17 Million Insects Migrate Through a Single Mountain Pass Each Year

Heat and wind gusts helped the blazes spread through over 5,700 hectares of forest. In mid-August 2024, fires raged on Madeira, a Portuguese island 700 kilometers (430 miles) west of Morocco. As of August 20, the flames had burned more than 5,700 hectares of forest, according to the European Forest Fire Information System.

Smoke Streams From Wildfires Raging in Madeira

A large-scale study of fossil human teeth from Ice Age Europe shows that climate change significantly influenced the demography of prehistoric humans. New research based on extensive human fossil records from Ice Age Europe shows how ancient populations dealt with dramatic climate shifts. By analyzing dental data with a machine learning algorithm, the study details migration trends, population dynamics, and the significant effects of the Last Glacial Maximum.

Discover How Ancient Europeans Survived the Ice Age With Just Their Teeth

North Carolina State

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Belmont, NC

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There’s no argument in many folks’ minds that if you want to get some of the best chicken and unmatched customer service, you go to Chick-fil-A. But now, a North Carolina Chick-fil-A requiring adult supervision for teens is ruffling some feathers.

North Carolina Chick-fil-A Ruffles Feathers With New Policy Regarding Teens

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is a giant vortex that has existed for at least 190 years. Recent studies suggest it is distinct from an earlier observed spot, and simulations explore how Jupiter’s winds may have shaped it. The GRS has been shrinking, and future research will focus on its sustainability and potential future disintegration.

What’s Happening to Jupiter’s Great Red Spot? The Solar System’s Largest Storm Could Finally Disappear

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New Brunswick, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

Scott County, VA

Watchful Eye

Scott County Sheriff’s Office announced two people have been charged in connection with the death of a 7-week old baby. At around 5 p.m. on Monday, July 22., a call came in to Scott County Central Dispatch regarding a baby who wasn’t breathing. According to the sheriff’s office, rescue and deputies were immediately dispatched to the scene in the Alley Valley area.

2 charged in Scott County after death of 7-week-old baby

North Dakota State

From space, an astronaut captures North Dakota’s winter landscape, showcasing the Des Lacs River, protective windbreaks, and fields organized in a grid. The region’s topography, marked by cliffs and tributaries, tells a story of ancient glaciers and erosive forces. An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) took...

Frozen Beauty: Unveiling North Dakota’s Winter Geometry From Space

Researchers are questioning the model of rapid polar ice collapse, but they still describe the retreat as dire. In recent years, the headlines about Earth’s climate have been dominated by alarming events like raging wildfires, more powerful hurricanes, devastating floods, and intense heat waves, leaving little room for positive news.

Rethinking the “Doomsday Glacier”: Scientists Challenge Alarming Antarctic Ice Collapse Predictions

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Ada Awesome, an adorable little Yorkshire Terrier mix pup who is ready and waiting to curl up in your lap, bed, and life. Ada recently came into Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely in a foster home, but would definitely be much happier living in YOUR home. So what are you waiting for? Time to fill out that application!

This Little Yorkshire Terrier Is Looking For Love

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

A new study highlights that the best type of exercise for managing type-1 diabetes varies by gender, with men benefiting from tailored interval exercises based on their initial blood sugar levels, and women responding well to both interval and continuous exercises. This research supports personalized exercise guidelines to prevent hypoglycemia.

New Study Reveals Best Forms of Exercise for Diabetes

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Feeling Less Fulfilled? It Could Be an Early Sign of Dementia

These aspects of psychological well-being tend to noticeably decline prior to diagnosis. New research published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry suggests that experiencing...

Feeling Less Fulfilled? It Could Be an Early Sign of Dementia

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