Sioux Falls, SD

Columbus, OH

Both antidepressants and behavioral treatments improve symptoms of depression. Antidepressants appear to have small/medium-sized effects (amitriptyline having the largest impact). Psychotherapies seem to have medium-sized effects (behavioral activation having the largest impact). Published in June 2024, a recent paper in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reviews the...

The Latest on the Medications and Therapies That Treat Depression

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Oregon State

Youngstown, OH

The Shy Green

A look at some recent news from the pharmacy world. Rite Aid, a familiar name in communities across the country, is facing some tough times. After filing for bankruptcy, they've now announced the closure of four additional locations, adding to the more than 200 stores already shuttered. These closures are part of Rite Aid's strategy to reevaluate its retail presence and navigate through financial challenges.

A well-known pharmacy is closing four more stores because they went bankrupt

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We all know people with a ‘sixth sense’ who seem to be just a little more in tune with the world than everyone else. Do you know which zodiac signs they probably are? We can’t be sure, but we’ll share the three signs most likely to have that bonus sense. Having six senses can be a burden and a blessing, and you just may find if you are one of these three signs that some things in your life can be explained by having an extra sense.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Have A Great Sixth Sense

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?

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s electrophysiology laboratory recently performed the Department of Defense’s first pulsed field ablation (PFA) to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). PFA offers a safer option for AFib, according to retired U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Matthew Needleman, a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist. Needleman led the team...

Walter Reed first in DOD to perform new, safer procedure for AFib

If you like to have a glass of wine or a cocktail every now and then but also take certain medications, you may have wondered if you shouldn’t be mixing them. Well, we’ve got you covered. When it comes to drinking alcohol, there are plenty of warnings that...

7 Medications You Shouldn't Mix with Alcohol, According to Doctors

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 new study has demonstrated that etripamil, a home-administered nasal spray, safely and effectively treats PSVT, a condition causing rapid heart rhythms, potentially minimizing hospital visits and invasive procedures. Investigators from Weill Cornell Medicine conducted a clinical trial that demonstrated a nasal spray could successfully and safely treat recurrent abnormal...

Clinical Trial Confirms: Nasal Spray Safely Treats Recurrent Abnormal Heart Rhythms

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Denver, CO

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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

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause, particularly before the age of 40, have reduced white matter integrity in multiple regions of the brain later in life. White matter refers to the nerve ﬁbers that connect neurons in different areas of the brain. The ﬁndings appear online in...

Removing Ovaries Before Menopause Associated With Reduced Brain White Matter Integrity

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

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Especially in young children, albuterol may cause tremors and nervousness. Some other potential side effects include insomnia, headaches, nausea, and dry mouth. In 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advised against routinely using albuterol in children with wheezing from bronchiolitis because studies showed it was not effective. If a...

What Are the Side Effects of Albuterol in Toddlers?

Anxiety is associated with activation of the amygdala. Adversities in childhood and adolescence can predispose people to anxiety problems. Anxiety can be treated using psychotherapy, medication, or both. Anxiety is one of the most prevalent symptom clusters and disorders in the United States and elsewhere, especially following the COVID-19 lockdowns...

Anxiety: How to Fight Your Own Brain

Sleeping on the left side may worsen atrial fibrillation (AFib) symptoms for some people, but more research is necessary. The best sleeping position may depend on a person’s symptoms and individual health factors. The connection between sleeping position and AFib symptoms may come down to how different positions can...

What is the best sleep position for atrial fibrillation?

Opioid addiction often starts with a prescription for post-surgery pain relief, and two new studies identify a handful of procedures that account for large shares of those prescriptions. The findings were published recently in two major medical journals. "Our findings suggest that surgical opioid prescribing is highly concentrated among a...

Just a Few Surgeries Make Up Most Post-Op Opioid Prescriptions

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

Avera Medical Minute: Understanding stress and anxiety

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