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Free Narcan distribution held in hopes of preventing overdoses during Deltopia

April 2, 2024 6:08 pm Tracy Lehr

ISLA VISTA, Calif.-A Deltopia Isla Vista Narcan Distribution effort kicked off in Walter Capps Park on Tuesday. Laura Capps, the daughter of the… Continue Reading

FDA clears first digital treatment for depression, but experts caution that research is still early

April 2, 2024 4:57 pm CNN Newsource

By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is allowing the use of Rejoyn, the first prescription digital treatment for… Continue Reading

Civil rights, medical groups sue FDA over ‘almost unconscionable’ delay in ban on menthol tobacco products

April 2, 2024 2:35 pm CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A coalition of civil rights and medical organizations said Tuesday that they are suing the US Food and Drug… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Humane offers free spay and neuter services for feral and owned cats

April 2, 2024 11:58 am Caleb Nguyen

The Santa Barbara Humane (SBH) organization is offering free spay and neuter services for owned or feral cats at its Santa Maria campus this month.… Continue Reading

Asking yourself Socratic questions can calm your irrational thoughts

April 2, 2024 11:13 am CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Do irrational thoughts sometimes crowd your mind, leaving you feeling worried or maybe even on the verge of a… Continue Reading

LGBT adults in the US are twice as likely to experience disrespect or unfair treatment at the doctor’s office, survey finds

April 2, 2024 10:34 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The disproportionate level of discrimination that LGBT adults experience in their daily lives extends to… Continue Reading

CNN Exclusive: Adderall prescriptions have been filled less often amid ongoing shortage in the US

April 2, 2024 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — About 1 in every 10 people in the US who uses Adderall or similar combination drugs to… Continue Reading

Why it’s sometimes healthy to give things up

April 2, 2024 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Saira Mueller, CNN (CNN) — Are you forcing yourself to continue learning a language? What about holding out for closure in a relationship… Continue Reading

3 questions you need to ask yourself about your diet

April 2, 2024 3:13 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — There are plenty of reasons why many health professionals don’t want you on a restrictive diet.Restrictive… Continue Reading

Adam’s Angels fill 50 thousandth bag

April 1, 2024 7:18 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-When realtor Adam McKaig started Adam Angels during the pandemic shutdown in 2020, he never imaged it would turn four-years old… Continue Reading

Move better and sidestep injury with the side lunge

April 1, 2024 7:36 pm CNN

CNN By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to cardiovascular fitness, you may tend to focus on activities that move you forward, such as… Continue Reading

CDC confirms second reported case of bird flu in a person in the US

April 1, 2024 11:41 am CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan and Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A person who worked on a dairy farm and had “direct contact with dairy cattle” tested… Continue Reading

6 exercises that address an often overlooked key to longevity

April 1, 2024 11:34 am CNN Newsource

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — A strong handshake generally makes a good first impression, but there is more to your grip than conveying… Continue Reading

Written patient consent required for sensitive exams, HHS guidance says

April 1, 2024 9:58 am CNN Newsource

By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance on Monday clarifying that hospitals must… Continue Reading

Flame retardants found in thousands of consumer products linked to cancer in people for first time

April 1, 2024 8:00 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Flame retardants added for decades to thousands of consumer products in the United States may raise the risk… Continue Reading

The latest drinking trend is alcohol-free

April 1, 2024 5:00 am CNN Newsource

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — On its surface, The Zero Co looks like any other bottle shop.It’s a small space, just 600 square feet, with… Continue Reading

‘Lose weight quick’ online schemes don’t work. Dr. Mike offers these 5 tips instead

March 30, 2024 10:00 am CNN Newsource

By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — The internet and social media are rife with marketing ploys: It’s hard to surf the Web or scroll through platforms… Continue Reading

Tracking measles cases in the United States

March 29, 2024 4:35 pm CNN Newsource

By Alex Leeds Matthews, Matt Stiles, Deidre McPhillips and Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — Recent outbreaks of measles in the United States are… Continue Reading

Adventist Health and Tenet Healthcare finalize acquisition of several Central Coast hospitals Friday

March 29, 2024 4:09 pm Caleb Nguyen

Adventist Health announced both the Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center and the Twin Cities Community Hospital as new additions to its network… Continue Reading

YouthWell mental health awareness organization opens applications for advisory board internships

March 29, 2024 2:30 pm Caleb Nguyen

The YouthWell organization announced openings for applications to its Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Internships program for the 2024-25 school year… Continue Reading