Kansas State

Lawrence, KS

If it seems like everybody is on Ozempic, it’s because a lot of people are on Ozempic—about six percent of U.S. adults (that’s about 15.5 million people) have taken the drug, according to a recent Gallup poll. And a decent number of those Ozempic patients are becoming plastic surgery patients—getting a nip, a tuck, or even a full-body lift to address the other changes, like excess skin, that can come with rapid weight loss. About 10 to 15 percent—or “one person per day”—of the people walking into his Beverly Hills practice have taken a semaglutide like Ozempic for weight loss, says Jason Diamond, MD, FACS, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon.

Ozempic Is Changing People’s Skin, Say Plastic Surgeons

Pvolve shared findings from a study on Chronic Lower Back Pain at the University of Minnesota. The study shows that Pvolve’s Lower Back Support Workout Series is proven to significantly reduce chronic lower back pain and improve functional ability. The Lower Back Pain Study was published by medRxiv in 2023 and is awaiting peer review.

Study Finds Pvolve's Workout Series Reduces Chronic Lower Back Pain and Improves Functional Ability

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Neurologists Speak Out: 5 Ways To Protect Yourself From A Brain Aneurysm

Pain in your left arm can have many different causes, from injuries and muscle strain to a pinched nerve or sprain. In some cases, left arm pain is one sign of a heart attack (myocardial infarction), which is a medical emergency. This article discusses some of the potential causes of...

Why Is There Pain in My Left Arm, and Does It Signal Something Serious?

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It might be gas, but it could also be something more serious.

What's the Deal With That Pain Under My Right Ribcage? Experts Explain

You’ve probably already heard of the ‘gut-brain axis’. It’s the biochemical signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and your central nervous system, which has already been associated with bowel disease and dementia, as well as GERD and chronic headaches. It’s also why a good night’s sleep...

7 GI conditions linked with brain aneurysm

Florida State

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

High cholesterol can cause the arteries to narrow, leading to serious complications, such as heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Lowering high cholesterol can help prevent complications. High cholesterol can lead to excess cholesterol in the blood, which can cause a buildup of fatty deposits, or plaque, in the arteries.

Potential complications of high cholesterol

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TOPEKA, KS - Black bears, once native to Kansas, have long been considered extinct in the state. The last known population of black bears in Kansas disappeared in the late 19th century due to habitat loss and extensive hunting.

Black Bear Sightings Reported in Kansas Despite Said Extinction

Kansas City, MO

Gracie Hunt, Clark Hunt’s eldest daughter and the Kansas City Chief’s heiress, has never been just another rich kid with a famous last name. With eyes constantly on her, Gracie is no stranger to the spotlight. As of late, she has got everyone talking about her love life with rumors that she might be dating former ECU football player Cody Keith.

Chiefs Heiress Gracie Hunt Spotted With Former Football Player Cody Keith, Sparking Relationship Rumors

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Everyday Health

Adults in a preliminary study who had prediabetes and were overweight or had obesity also lost between 15 and 23 percent of their body weight.

Zepbound and Mounjaro Might Completely Erase Your Diabetes Risk

Find out when tracking your blood sugar can be helpful.

'I'm an Endocrinologist, and These Are the Exact Glucose Numbers to Aim for If You Want to Prevent Diabetes'

Evidence suggests chronic pain can affect the mechanism that regulates blood pressure, causing blood pressure to become too high. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is when the pressure inside the blood vessels is consistently too high. Pain and hypertension often occur together. Blood pressure and pain. As a.

Can pain cause high blood pressure?

Colorado State

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

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here's a list with more signs to watch for.

10 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar

(NAPSI)—For more than half of her life, 43-year-old Megan Bettor dealt with bouts of excruciating low back pain. She doesn’t remember a specific accident or injury that caused the initial pain – all she knows is that it was a constant part of her life. Megan’s pain...

Discover a Minimally Invasive Procedure Transforming the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain

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LMH Health announces hires of three new orthopedic surgeons

LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - LMH Health announces the hiring of three new orthopedic surgeons who will be joining the health system in September. Dr. Cole McGregor...

LMH Health announces hires of three new orthopedic surgeons

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