Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3 |
CARE program hopes health care bill will fund opioid abuse treatment
Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3 PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. - While congress debates a health care bill and funding for opioid abuse treatment, the St. Vincent de Paul CARE outpatient addiction program lives the issue every day. “The price tag for an injection of Vivitrol is around $1,300. |
Washington Post |
Trump picks Indiana Health Commissioner for surgeon general
Washington Post President Trump on Thursday nominated Indiana Health Commissioner Jerome M. Adams to become the next U.S. surgeon general, a move that would place Adams in the symbolically important post while the president's bid to replace the Affordable Care Act ... Trump Nominates Indiana Health Commissioner as Surgeon General How An HIV Outbreak Changed Trump's Surgeon General Nominee New Surgeon General Nominee, Dr. Jerome Adams, Led Indiana's Fight Against HIV |
Reuters |
Prolonged breastfeeding ups risk of severe dental caries
Reuters (Reuters Health) - Breastfeeding at age 2 or older increases a child's risk of severe dental caries by the time they're 5, independently of how much sugar they get from foods, researchers say. To investigate the effect of prolonged breastfeeding on ... Breastfeeding for more than 2 years leads to cavities, says study Long-term breastfeeding leads to more cavities, study says Study: Children breast-fed for more than two years face greater risk of dental cavities |
Heavy.com |
Megan Moss Johnson: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
Heavy.com A GoFundMe campaign is going viral as thousands seek to help the family of Megan Moss Johnson, a heart-transplant recipient who tragically died just hours after giving birth. In less than 24 hours, more than a quarter million dollars was raised to help ... Woman who had heart transplant 7 years ago dies after giving birth Outpouring raises $300K for Christian music dad who lost wife after childbirth Fundraiser by Josh Wilson : Team Johnson - GoFundMe |
Washington Post |
Americans watch a health-care bill that could upend many lives again
Washington Post Millions of Americans of all ages and needs would be affected if Republicans in Congress succeed in overhauling major parts of the Affordable Care Act. And the latest maneuvering is only intensifying concerns. But with Senate GOP leaders trying to ... My Voice: Health care 'is in crisis' St. Joseph Hoag Health CEO Dr. Richard Afable: BCRA will not be good for the country Children will pay cruel price for GOP health bill - KBZK.com | Continuous News | Bozeman, Montana |
Metro |
Woman gives birth to massive 16lb baby boy
Metro A woman got a bigger bundle of joy than she bargained for after giving birth to a 16 pound baby. Waylon Cole Hallett, a baby boy born on May 1, was 24.5 inches long and much bigger than his family expected. Shocking CCTV shows elderly woman, 92, ... Mum gives birth to whopping 16lb baby… and he's already wearing clothes for a NINE month old Indiana woman delivers 16-pound baby boy This is What a 16-Pound Baby Looks Like |
BBC News |
Large-scale study 'shows neonic pesticides harm bees'
BBC News The most extensive study to date on neonicotinoid pesticides concludes that they harm both honeybees and wild bees. Researchers said that exposure to the chemicals left honeybee hives less likely to survive over winter, while bumblebees and solitary ... Pesticides Are Harming Bees — But Not Everywhere, Major New Study Shows What Is A Neonicotinoid? Honeybees Dying When Exposed To Popular Insecticide Field tests show how pesticides can wreak havoc on honeybees |
First Coast News |
STL native who had heart transplant 7 years ago dies after giving birth
First Coast News ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis woman who shared her story with 5 On Your Side seven years ago, has died. Megan Moss Johnson gave birth to her first child early Tuesday morning and died eight hours later. 5 On Your Side's Kay Quinn spoke with Megan seven ... |
ABC27 |
Medical marijuana dispensaries could improve local economies
ABC27 CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Medical marijuana dispensaries are coming to Pennsylvania soon. The state announced 27 licenses with locations across the Midstate. Chambersburg officials say they're lucky to get two dispensaries in the borough, ... DOH grants medical marijuana dispensary permit in Clearfield County Controversy around Pennsylvania's medical marijuana permits Permit approved for marijuana dispensary in Erie County |
Indiana woman delivers 16-pound baby boy
WPTV.com BROWNSTOWN, Ind. – A woman from Brownstown, Indiana delivered a 16-pound baby in May, and he was recently released from the hospital. Waylon Cole Hallett was born May 1 by C-section to Whitney Smith. “We knew he was going to be big, but thought ... |
Washington Post |
Americans watch a health-care bill that could upend many lives again
Washington Post Millions of Americans of all ages and needs would be affected if Republicans in Congress succeed in overhauling major parts of the Affordable Care Act. And the latest maneuvering is only intensifying concerns. But with Senate GOP leaders trying to ... Children will pay cruel price for GOP health bill My Voice: Health care 'is in crisis' St. Joseph Hoag Health CEO Dr. Richard Afable: BCRA will not be good for the country |
FOX31 Denver |
Marijuana use at some businesses allowed in Denver
FOX31 Denver DENVER — The city of Denver has adopted new rules and regulations regarding cannabis consumption at businesses and special events. The most notable rules ban businesses that sell cannabis or alcohol from allowing patrons to use marijuana on the ... Cannabis cafes unlike anything anywhere in the country Social Consumption Rules Finalized; Denver Will Review Applications in August Denver proposes social marijuana use rules for businesses |
Opposing Views |
Heart Transplant Survivor Dies Soon After Giving Birth (Photos)
Opposing Views A heart transplant survivor died on June 27, just hours after giving birth to her first child. Meg Johnson, 31, delivered her daughter, Eilee Kate, without complications at a medical center in Nashville, reports the Daily Mail. But things quickly took ... She Delighted Over Her Baby for 6 Hours. Then a Turn Fundraiser by Josh Wilson : Team Johnson - GoFundMe Outpouring raises $300K in 24 hours for Christian music dad who lost wife after childbirth |
Simplemost |
Indiana Mom Gives Birth To 16-pound Baby Boy
Simplemost One very happy couple just welcomed a new baby boy into their family, but they were shocked when the doctor announced the newborn's weight: 16 pounds! Yep, you read that right. Sixteen pounds. Most newborns weigh around 7 to 8 pounds, so this cuddly ... Mom Totally Shocked to Give Birth to 16 Pound Baby Woman gives birth to massive 16lb baby boy Mum gives birth to whopping 16lb baby… and he's already wearing clothes for a NINE month old |
Deseret News |
Warnings posted for visitors due to algal bloom in Provo Bay
Deseret News Utah Lake is pictured on Thursday, June 29, 2017. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality is warning the public and pets to stay out of the lake's Provo Bay due to the discovery of a blue-green algal bloom. PROVO — An algal bloom prompted public ... State urges public to avoid algal blooms in two western NC lakes Algal bloom returns to Utah Lake in Provo area Officals warn people to stay out of Provo Bay |
Yakima Herald-Republic |
Science Says: Are hot dogs healthier without added nitrites?
Yakima Herald-Republic This Wednesday, June 28, 2017, photo, shows the ingredients and nutrition label on a package of Oscar Mayer classic uncured wieners for sale at a grocery store in New York. The label lists cultured celery juice as an ingredient. Oscar Mayer is touting ... |
wnep.com |
Overdose Situation Stabilizes
wnep.com It was another busy day for first responders and doctors, dealing with overdoses in Lycoming County. They've now seen more than 50 in the past two days. Hospital officials here believe the situation has stabilized. But medical personnel treated more ... One Hospital Treated 36 People For Heroin Overdoses In Less Than 24 Hours UPMC hospital sees 51 heroin overdoses in 48 hours UPMC Susquehanna treats 36 people with heroin overdoses in 24 hours |
CBS Local |
Colorado's First West Nile Virus Case Report This Season
CBS Local FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – The first case of West Nile Virus in Colorado in 2017 has been reported. Last year, eight people died out of the 149 human cases of West Nile. “When the virus is present, people are at risk,” said Jennifer House, state ... West Nile virus detected in Rockland mosquitoes Colorado records first West Nile virus human case of the year Dead green heron found in Ypsilanti had West Nile virus |
Washington Times |
Recreational marijuana sales to begin Saturday in Nevada
Washington Times In this March 24, 2017, file photo, vials filled with samples of marijuana are arranged at the Blum medical marijuana dispensary, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner, File) more >. Print. By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times - Friday, June 30, 2017. Q&A: Pot is about to be legal in Nevada, but not in casinos Some Reno marijuana dispensaries to open at midnight Nevada: Licensed Adult Use Marijuana Sales Set To Begin Saturday |
NewsOK.com |
Oklahoma attorney general sues pharmaceutical companies
NewsOK.com The new Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter speaks about his new position from his office in Oklahoma City, Okla. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Photo by Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman. Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter sued more than a dozen ... Oklahoma Sues Drug Manufacturers Over Opioid Addiction Oklahoma lawsuit against opioid drug makers alleges deceptive marketing contributes to deadly epidemic Lawsuit Filed Against 5 Opioid Manufacturers for Driving Opioid Epidemic |
The Sun |
Mum gives birth to whopping 16lb baby… and he's already wearing clothes for a NINE month old
The Sun IF YOU think your tot was heavy, spare a thought for the mum of a heavy baby that weighed a whopping 16lb – over twice the average for a newborn. Whitney Hallett from Indiana recently gave birth to baby Waylon Cole and discovered her son weighed the ... This is What a 16-Pound Baby Looks Like Woman gives birth to 16-pound baby boy: 'I thought maybe the scale was broken' Oh, baby! Indiana woman gives birth to 16-pound boy |
FOX40 |
Long-Term Breastfeeding Leads to More Cavities, Study Says
FOX40 Children who are breastfed for two years or longer are more likely to have dental cavities, according to a study published Friday in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed breastfeeding behaviors and sugar consumption for 1,129 children in ... |
Reuters |
Roche buys diabetes app firm in digital health push
Reuters Roche tablets are seen in this photo illustration shot January 18, 2016. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo. By John Miller | ZURICH. ZURICH Roche has bought Vienna-based diabetes management platform mySugr for an undisclosed price, the Swiss ... Roche acquires mySugr as the new core of its digital diabetes management efforts Roche acquires mySugr, a digital health business that wants “to make diabetes suck less” Roche boosts digital health stable with MySugr buy |
Townhall |
Science Says: Are hot dogs healthier without added nitrites?
Townhall NEW YORK (AP) — Backyard cooks looking to grill this summer have another option: hot dogs without "added nitrites." Are they any healthier? Oscar Mayer is touting its new hot dog recipe that uses nitrite derived from celery juice instead of artificial ... Oscar Mayer gone but not forgotten Production ends at Oscar Mayer plant ACS Guidelines on Nutrition & Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention - American Cancer Society |
Allentown Morning Call |
Meet the Lehigh Valley's two medical marijuana dispensaries
Allentown Morning Call The Mission Pennsylvania II LLC medical marijuana dispensary is coming to the Emmaus Avenue Plaza on the south end of Allentown. (Jon Harris/The Morning Call). Andrew WagamanContact ReporterOf The Morning Call. The Pennsylvania Department of ... Medical marijuana dispensary planned in midstate communities Medical marijuana dispensary approved for downtown Bradford State names 5 companies as medical marijuana dispensaries |
CNN |
How Yellow affects your state of mind
CNN (CNN) Ever heard that if you looked at the color yellow for too long, you might begin to feel anxious or irritated? Or that babies are more likely to cry in yellow rooms and a colleague sporting the color would be judged deeply? Or considered a coward? |