RICHMOND, Va. — Second-degree murder charges against two sheriff’s deputies and a hospital worker have been reduced to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Virginia man who was pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes while being admitted to a state psychiatric hospital. The downgrading of the charges in the 2023 death of … Read more
Heatwaves increase rates of preterm births, which can lead to poorer health outcomes for babies and impact their long-term health, a new study found. Black and Hispanic mothers, as well as those in lower socioeconomic groups, are particularly at risk of delivering early following heat waves. Extreme heat events are happening more frequently, lasting longer, … Read more
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Samsung is under investigation after two employees were hospitalized following exposure to X-rays on May 27th, South Korea’s Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) announced. The exposure took place at Samsung’s Giheung chip plant, about 25 miles south of Seoul, writes CNBC. The two employees were exposed while using a machine that blasts materials with … Read more
(NewsNation) — Officials are sounding the alarm over a new so-called “zombie drug,” 100 times more potent than xylazine, causing overdose deaths in nine states across the country. Medetomidine, a synthetic drug used as an animal tranquilizer, is the latest street drug to appear alongside fentanyl. It reportedly causes “heightened sedation” and “profound bradycardia,” or … Read more
The allure of tattoos has captured the imagination of many, but a new study raises concerns about their potential health impact. Researchers from Sweden have found a possible link between tattoo exposure and malignant lymphoma risk, but note the findings are limited and more research on the topic is needed. The study, published May 21 in the … Read more
A study of 2,000 adults revealed this disconnect narrows with age, with 25% of millennials feeling their online and offline personalities differ greatly, compared to just 15% of Gen X and 5% of baby boomers. It also emerged 48% of all respondents, across generations, at least occasionally feel a disconnect between who they are online … Read more
In the world of greenhouse gas emissions, carbon dioxide gets most of the blame. But tiny organisms that flourish in the world’s farm fields emit a far more potent gas, nitrous oxide, and scientists have long sought a way to address it. Now some researchers think they’ve found a bacteria that can help. Writing in … Read more
“Ever since we invented clothes, we’ve been looking for sexy ways to take them off,” Evana De Lune says. It’s Sunday morning and about 20 of us have risen early for De Lune’s burlesque 101. We’re all here for different reasons. A few women in their 50s want to step out of their comfort zone … Read more
Many of us use a range of products to keep our skin youthful, but when it comes to the expiry dates of our lotions and potions, lots of us are clueless. An expert has now sounded the alarm after a viral TikTok revealed the shocking effects of using out-of-date chemicals. The video, by BeastEaster (@beasteaster) … Read more
Between the sweat smell, fluorescent lights and omnipresent television screens, April Herring has never connected with going to the gym. Instead, she runs, bikes, hikes, plays tennis, pickleball and — anything to get her exercise outside as often as possible. “Fresh air, sunshine, the variety of the trees as the seasons change,” said Herring, an … Read more
