The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. In a Monday opinion piece in the The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. “It is … Read more
(WHTM) – Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay shared an “important message” to fans on social media after a serious cycling accident. Ramsay took to social media and posted photos and a video detailing the “really bad accident” that happened in Connecticut. “It really shook me, and honestly I’m lucky to be here,” he said, sharing before … Read more
(The Hill) — More than 170,000 people have traveled out of state to receive abortion care since January of last year, according to new data from the Guttmacher Institute, a figure underlined by the increasing difficulty to access care in some states. Out-of-state care accounted for more than 15 percent of the estimated 1 million … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – Warning signs that could signal a rise in COVID infections are appearing in parts of the U.S. Wastewater testing, which can help detect the spread of a COVID in a community, has shown a significant uptick of the virus in several states. Testing sites in Montana and Florida are reporting “very high” levels of … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – For all the dads who ever said “Shut the door, we’re not paying to heat/cool the neighborhood,” this list is for you. In honor of Father’s Day, major chains and local restaurants alike are offering dad a discount on June 16. Some of the deals only require a discount code, while others require … Read more
(The Hill) – The Biden administration announced Tuesday it will be following through on plans to bar medical debt from being included on credit scores. “One of the most significant consequences of carrying medical debt is the harm it does to a person’s credit score,” Vice President Harris said in a press briefing. “Medical debt … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – The availability of a reversible form of male birth control is coming closer to fruition after researchers presented further evidence that this particular method — which suppresses the production of sperm — is safe, relatively easy and, importantly, effective. The researchers, presenting last week at the Endocrine Society’s annual conference, shared promising results … Read more
Editor’s note: Video above details how the CDC tracks disease (The Hill) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning those who take medication for ADHD, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, could face a disruption in accessing care after two executives were arrested for a $100 million fraud scheme. The CDC issued a health … Read more
Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill Updated: Jun 14, 2024 / 05:54 PM CDT (The Hill) – Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan said he’d be willing to step into the political ring if necessary, when asked during a Fox News interview Friday. “We need somebody in there that’s got some common sense, you know what I’m saying? So if … Read more
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A major pornography website, Pornhub, will be removing access in Kentucky rather than comply with a new law that is set to go into effect on July 15. On Thursday, Kentuckians attempting to access the website were greeted by a warning letting them know, “You will lose access,” with a … Read more
