Biden administration postpones rule banning menthol cigarettes

Biden administration postpones rule banning menthol cigarettes

(NewsNation) — The Biden administration has delayed its plan to ban menthol cigarettes for the second time in recent months. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement Friday that the rule has “garnered historic attention,” with officials getting an “immense amount of feedback, including from various elements of the civil rights and … Read more

B.C. to ban drug use in all public places in major overhaul of decriminalization

B.C. to ban drug use in all public places in major overhaul of decriminalization

The B.C. government says it will ban drug use in all public spaces, including parks and hospitals, as part of a major overhaul of its drug decriminalization pilot project. The move comes amid a raging debate over the province’s approach to the ongoing deadly toxic drug crisis, including decriminalization and “safe supply.” Premier David Eby … Read more

King Charles health update: How long does cancer treatment last

King Charles health update: How long does cancer treatment last

King Charles delivers Easter public message after Kate’s health announcement A cancer doctor has revealed treatment for the disease can typically take as long as six months, depending on its severity, following King Charles’s latest health update. Buckingham Palace announced this evening that the King will return to frontline duties, starting as early as next Tuesday. … Read more

Pre-Ozempic Obesity Drugs: Effective and Budget-Friendly

Pre-Ozempic Obesity Drugs: Effective and Budget-Friendly

April 26, 2024 – Before there was Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound, there were cost-friendly, safe, and effective weight loss drugs. FDA-approved obesity medication like orlistat (brand name: Xenical), phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia), and naltrexone/bupropion extended release (Contrave) have been on the market for decades. “Some older obesity medications go all the way back to the ’50s and ’60s – … Read more

Could Eating More Fermented Foods Help Improve Mental Health?

Could Eating More Fermented Foods Help Improve Mental Health?

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Takeaways from AP’s investigation into fatal police encounters involving injections of sedatives

Takeaways from AP’s investigation into fatal police encounters involving injections of sedatives

The practice of giving sedatives to people detained by police spread quietly across the nation over the last 15 years, built on questionable science and backed by police-aligned experts, an investigation led by The Associated Press has found. At least 94 people died after they were given sedatives and restrained by police from 2012 through … Read more

Using Adderall to improve performance is 'cheating': Doctor

Using Adderall to improve performance is 'cheating': Doctor

(NewsNation) — Should taking Adderall to increase performance be counted as cheating? Dr. Drew Pinsky, addiction medicine specialist, joined NewsNation host Brian Entin on Wednesday to discuss why the Drug Enforcement Administration is sounding the alarm about increasing Adderall abuse. Pinsky, popularly known as “Dr. Drew,” said Adderall is “not to be taken for performance” … Read more

‘Super lice’ are becoming more resistant to chemical shampoos. What to use instead – National

‘Super lice’ are becoming more resistant to chemical shampoos. What to use instead – National

Creepy crawly head lice are troublesome enough, but a highly resistant strain spreading across Canada is adding to the headache. These so-called super lice, fortified with increased resistance to traditional treatments, are proving a challenge for those seeking to rid themselves of the persistent pests, health experts warn. The genetic mutations in super lice have … Read more