Category: health and wellness
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Amazing Medicinal Uses of Cannabis That You Should Know, That Can Save Your Life and Your Relatives
By Michael NJ Besides the adverse effects marijuana has on persons using the drug, it has rich medicinal benefits. Cannabis can be used as medicine in the form of liquid or capsules. The drug’s effects start to manifest within a short time and can last for over four hours. THC and CBD are the two…
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FDA Releases Cyclospora Prevention, Response and Research Action Plan
As part of our ongoing efforts to combat foodborne illness and aligned with our New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative, today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the Cyclospora Prevention, Response and Research Action Plan. Modeled after our Leafy Greens Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) Action Plan, the plan focuses on improving prevention, enhancing…
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MasterClass Announces ‘The Great One,’ Wayne Gretzky, to Teach the Athlete’s Mindset
Hockey legend and NHL Hall of Famer shares how to unlock greatness through determination and hard work… The Great One MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that world renowned hockey player “The Great One,” Wayne Gretzky, will teach a class on the…
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MasterClass Announces Robin Arzón to Teach Mental Strength
Bestselling author and Peloton’s head instructor shares how to adopt a stronger mindset and fearlessly pursue goals MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Robin Arzón, head instructor and VP of fitness programming at Peloton and New York Times bestselling author of Shut…
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FDA Approves First Oral Blood Thinner for Children
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) oral pellets to treat children 3 months to less than 12 years old with venous thromboembolism (a condition where blood clots form in the veins) directly after they have been treated with a blood thinner given by injection for at least five days. The…
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MasterClass: LeVar Burton, to Teach the Power of Storytelling
Iconic actor, director and host of “Reading Rainbow’ reveals how to harness imagination and find deeper meaning in personal stories MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that award-winning actor, director and beloved host of Reading Rainbow, LeVar Burton, will teach a class on…
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WebMD: Black Doctors Say Covid Opened Eyes to Disparities
While the Covid-19 pandemic continues to deal a serious blow to the Black community, a group of Black healthcare professionals told WebMD that the devastation exposed long-standing health inequalities, as it also mobilized them to speak out against racism in healthcare and work for substantive change. In two far-reaching interviews, the physicians were blunt…
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Dove Men+Care is Supporting Dads this Father’s Day and Beyond
Dove Men+Care is celebrating caring dads and providing helpful resources including curated meditations with Headspace, the #DadsCare How To series and a new children’s book, ‘Dads (They Care A Lot).’ We’ve come a long way through the years in addressing and dismantling the barriers that hold fathers back from being their most caring selves. We…
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CPSC Announces $2 Million in Pool Safety Grants Available for State and Local Governments
Pool Safety; Preventing Drownings and Drain Entrapments WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking applications for a Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program) offered to state and local governments. CPSC will award up to a total of $2 million in two-year grants to assist jurisdictions in reducing deaths and injuries from…
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No Matter What Recovery Celebrates Pride Month with a Free Sober Dance Party
LOS ANGELES — No Matter What Recovery, a premier substance abuse and mental health treatment facility located in Silver Lake, is hosting a free sober dance party with live performances in celebration of Pride Month. The event is taking place on Saturday, June 19, 2021, from 3 pm to 6 pm, at 3409 W Temple Street and will feature live…