If your electric bill seems higher than usual this summer, you’re not alone. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association projects that the average U.S electric bill for the 2024 summer months will be 8% higher than last year.  Households in Kentucky along with other Southeastern states are facing some of the highest electric bills in the country with the average household expected to spend around …

BackgroundThe illicit drug supply across the United States and in Michigan has become increasingly adulterated with fentanyl and other synthetic opioids which in turn has led to higher rates of overdoses. The prevalence and potency of these drugs has raised national concern over the effectiveness of standard dose naloxone (4mg) for opioid overdose reversal. Get Naloxone Now!Key TakeawaysStandard dose naloxone …

The CDC has released new research finding that over 50% of U.S. teens self-report that they are sometimes or often exposed to alcohol marketing. This study also uncovered disparities in alcohol marketing exposure, with Hispanic adolescents being more likely to report exposure to alcohol marketing than non-Hispanic White adolescents. In light of these study findings and the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent advisory …

“Super Mario,” a new street drug in Central New York, contains a synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than fentanyl, a Syracuse non-profit has found. It’s the first time the drug carfentanil has been detected in Syracuse’s street drug supply, said Roberto Gonzalez, ACR Health’s director of harm reduction and prevention. The state health department has issued a public health alert after at …

In recent years, the use of marijuana, tobacco, and vaping products has seen significant increase. While the general health risks associated with these substances are well-documented, their specific impacts on dental health are less commonly discussed. Understanding these effects is crucial for maintaining overall oral hygiene and preventing serious dental issues. Marijuana use, whether smoked or ingested, can have detrimental …

Zyn is a brand of nicotine pouch that contains nicotine powder and flavorings. The pouches are placed between the gums and upper lip, where the nicotine is absorbed into the bloodstream. Zyn is marketed by Philip Morris International to adult tobacco users and has become popular among athletes. ZYN nicotine pouches are like modern chewing tobacco without the need to spit, making …

This nationwide cohort study, encompassing 1.9 million participants in Taiwan, revealed that children and adolescents in better-performing fitness quantiles exhibited lower cumulative incidences of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Notably, enhanced cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, and muscular power were independently associated with reduced mental disorder incidences in this demographic, even after accounting for confounding factors. Meaning  These findings suggest …

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday blew up the massive bankruptcy reorganization of opioid maker Purdue Pharma, finding that the settlement inappropriately included legal protections for the Sackler family, meaning that billions of dollars secured for victims is now threatened. The court on a 5-4 vote on nonideological lines ruled that the bankruptcy court did not have the authority to …

“Microdosing” chocolate bars designed to give consumers “peace of mind” have sent more and more people to hospitals, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reported. The FDA published an initial advisory message about Diamond Shruumz, a company that produces “microdosing” chocolate bars and gummies, on June 7. At the time, six people who had consumed the products were hospitalized. The FDA now reports …