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Texarkana, TX

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New York City, NY

New York Post

The heat is on.

With temperatures expected to soar above the 90s across much of the eastern US this week, millions are preparing to beat the heat. Experts are urging those who take certain medications — including those used to treat high blood pressure, allergies and mental health conditions — to take extra precautions.  

Temps will begin rising on Tuesday and reach their punishing peaks on Thursday and Friday. Heat index values in northern New Jersey, southern Connecticut and New York City are expected to hit 100 to 105 degrees. 

Here are the medications that can cause greater heat-related health...

Heat waves are extra dangerous if you’re taking these medications

White County, GA

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A person was seriously injured Friday afternoon after being entrapped in farm equipment. The incident happened in White County in the area of Highway 254 between Asa Dorsey and Holiness Campground roads.

Trapped Patient Airlifted After Farm Equipment Rescue

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Polk County, FL

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Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office uploaded a video today addressing the incident involving 36-year-old Joshua Garcia, a convicted felon and meth user. "You can't fix stupid, you can only arrest it," Sheriff Grady Judd noted in his morning briefing on the situation.

'You Can't Fix Stupid': Mother & Son Duo Arrested in Polk County

Heat exhaustion probably isn't something you think all the time, especially when a day out in the sun can feel so good. But the condition can cause symptoms you don't want to ignore, including dizziness, fainting, and low blood pressure upon standing — among other things. Heat related-illnesses, like heat exhaustion, can also develop into heat stroke, a potentially-life threatening medical condition.

Heat Exhaustion Can Sneak Up on You — Here's How to Recognize the Signs

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Dr. Rinku Mehra, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist, joins us to talk about how extreme heat can affect people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses.

The effect that extreme heat can have on people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses

Despite their name, the dog days of summer aren’t the best times for your canine companions to be out and about in the heat. Dogs don’t handle heat as well as humans do, so they’re very susceptible to dangerous and even life-threatening heat strokes on hot days.

3 Signs Your Dog is Having a Heat Stroke

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
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Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Over the last few weeks, several individuals appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis and entered guilty pleas on felony charges in the Superior Court of Coffee County. The majority of the defendants received probation, while some will soon be transported to a Georgia prison to serve their sentences. Among the twenty-one cases, ten of the defendants faced felony drug charges.

More than 20 Individuals Plead Guilty and Sentenced on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Blood clots in the legs can be a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention. Understanding the causes, symptoms, prevention methods, and treatments can help you manage your health better and avoid potential complications. This article will delve into everything you need to know about blood clots in your legs.

What to know about blood clots in your legs

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Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDHeartburn is a burning sensation in your chest caused by stomach acid refluxing (coming back up)  into the esophagus (the hollow muscular tube that connects your throat to your stomach). Over 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month.You may experience heartburn every once in a while from overeating or eating too fast. Some people get occasional heartburn, but some experience it more regularly if they have a condition like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or chronic acid reflux.GERD is a gastrointestinal condition in which stomach acid flows...

What To Drink for Heartburn Relief

Bloating in the digestive system can cause pain and discomfort. The abdomen may become distended (stick out) and cause symptoms such as a feeling of fullness, pressure, or tightness in the stomach. The symptoms of bloating can range from mild to severe. In some cases, it lasts a long time and disrupts daily life.

Bloating: Pain, Heaviness, Tightness, and Swollen Abdomen

Dekalb, IL

A non-profit organization, Hope Initiative, is working with East Texas School Districts to help students become the best possible versions of themselves. | Ktalnews.com.

DeKalb ISD partners with organization working to build character in students

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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Frequent coughing can be a nuisance, disrupting your daily life and often causing concern about your health. While occasional coughing is normal and even necessary to clear the airways, persistent or frequent coughing may indicate an underlying health issue. Understanding the potential causes and implications of frequent coughing is essential for proactive health care management.

What frequent coughing could signify about your health

High cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease – most people know that these conditions can up one’s stroke risk. But a lesser-known risk factor can be a culprit as well: high outdoor and indoor temperatures. A newly released study from German researchers found that 7% of patients treated...

Does Hot Weather Raise Your Stroke Risk? What to Know

Gail is 73, an avid walker and very engaged with house projects, her circle of friends, volunteer work and her love of reading. Over the years, she has had various health issues to manage (a knee replacement, a few bouts of colitis and occasional sleeplessness). Gail feels fortunate because, overall,...

Dizziness as We Age

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. Treating a DVT is crucial, as the clot can break loose from the affected vein, move through the bloodstream to the heart, and lodge itself within the lung's main artery. This complication—what's known as pulmonary embolism—can be fatal.

How to Dissolve Blood Clots in Legs

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Spotting heat-related illness could save your life

TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS)—Summer has only just officially begun, but one local hospital says it has already seen several patients suffering from heat-related illnesses. “Texas is number...

Spotting heat-related illness could save your life

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