Concerns over E-cigarette use amongst teens increases
According to a new survey, more than 2.5 million U.S. middle and high school students say they use e-cigarettes.…
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Pres. Biden launches administrative review of marijuana
In a statement this Thursday, President Joe Biden launched an administrative review of…
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Phoenix clinic reveals way for women to receive abortion pill without breaking Arizona law
A Phoenix abortion clinic has come up with a way for patients who can end their pregnancy using a pill to get the medication without running into the…
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FAA to announce rule allowing more rest for flight attendants
Federal aviation officials plan to announce Tuesday that flight attendants will soon get more mandated rest time between flights, two sources…
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Sen. Kelly highlights bill to clean up abandoned mines and water
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly stressed the need to pass the bipartisan Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines…
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Family Caregiver Virtual Symposium set for Oct. 13
Duet is hosting a Fall Family Caregiver Virtual Symposium on October 13,…
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Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center offers free Uber rides
This Friday, the Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center is offering free Uber…
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SLHS Mental and Social Health students create yellow ribbons for Suicide Prevention Month
In a press release, the San Luis High School (SLHS) Mental and Social Health students created 300 yellow…
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Milestone in YFD Cancer Fighting Precautions
On September 26, 2022, a milestone has been reached in the Yuma Fire Department (YFD)’s fight against…
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This police chief’s reforms could be a model for other communities
Police encounters with people dealing with mental health issues can go very wrong, very quickly. Often, the presence of a law enforcement officer…
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Stress impact on women who want to get pregnant
A new study finds that stress could play a significant role in a woman’s ability to achieve…
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You may have a lot more to lose from not quitting than you think, experts say
When Rajagopal Raghunathan told family and friends he would be running his first marathon, he didn’t anticipate the twinge he felt in his foot while…
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Years after water crisis, Flint residents reported high rates of depression, PTSD
In a new study, researchers say that the experiences of residents of Flint, Michigan, show that environmental disasters like the water crisis can…
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Drug overdose death rates highest among American Indian people and middle-age Black men, study shows
Drug overdose deaths in the United States increased sharply throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, reaching record levels in 2021. But the burden on…
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For the first time, US task force proposes recommendation to screen for anxiety in adults
The US Preventive Services Task Force says for the first time that adults under the age of 65 should be screened for anxiety, according to a draft…
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Biden: ‘The pandemic is over’
President Joe Biden said he believes the Covid-19 pandemic is “over” in an appearance on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” but acknowledged the US still has a…
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Psychological distress linked to long COVID
If you suffer from anxiety, depression, or loneliness, you may be a higher risk of developing long…
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FDA recalls millions of masks used for sleep apnea, many injuries reported
Millions of masks used with sleep apnea machines have been recalled for safety…
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How America turned into a nation of snackers
Forget breakfast, lunch and dinner. People can’t get enough of the…
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Serious rise in “Rainbow Fentanyl” is targeting teens
Officials at the local, state and federal level are warning about a recent dangerous opioid trend – called ‘Rainbow…
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