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Dr. Keith Roach: Years of heavy drinking can increase risk of health issues | To Your Good Health
Dear Dr. Roach • I’d like to know what kind of damage to look out for after being a heavy drinker between the ages of 19 and 40, at which age the drinking slowed to a comparative trickle. I used to have many binge events plus regular consumption three to four nights a week and …
Clark County issues travel warning as COVID cases rise – KATU
Clark County issues travel warning as COVID cases rise KATU Clark County COVID-19 cases jump, prompting warning to exercise caution The Columbian NEW: COVID-19 hospitalizations jump as Nevada reports 342 cases, 4 deaths KLAS – 8 News Now Nevada’s key COVID-19 metrics show long decline is stalling Las Vegas Review-Journal Health officials say Nevada’s COVID-19 cases are staying stable 8 …
Some local school districts attempt to fix several technology issues
As more students return to school buildings, a number of Maryland school districts are dealing with technology trouble, and families and school districts are frustrated.Reliable technology was a problem for some school systems before the coronavirus pandemic and now with so many students online, it’s become even more of a challenge.A tweet went out a …
BOM issues severe weather warning; Thousands in western Sydney told to evacuate; Towns in NSW Mid North Coast underwater
The current weather conditions continue to affect roads and public transport across many parts of the state. As a result, Sydney and Hunter passengers are urged to avoid unnecessary travel particularly in flood affected areas. A number of Busways services in the Hawkesbury, Penrith and Blacktown area will not operate today due to flooding. If …
Global rise in childhood mental health issues amid pandemic
PARIS – By the time his parents rushed him to the hospital, 11-year-old Pablo was barely eating and had stopped drinking entirely. Weakened by months of self-privation, his heart had slowed to a crawl and his kidneys were faltering. Medics injected him with fluids and fed him through a tube — first steps toward stitching …
NH to receive $9.4M for mental health, substance abuse issues
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – New Hampshire will receive more than $9.4 million in federal grants to help fight substance use disorder and bolster access to mental health services under the coronavirus relief package signed into law in December, the state’s congressional delegation said Friday. “The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on Granite Staters’ …
Indianapolis woman’s health issues led her to launch cold-pressed juice business – WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Beth Smith, the owner of Simplicity Cold Pressed Juice, has watched her business gain some major momentum in the last year. Fifteen years ago, when Smith decided to start Simplicity, she was experiencing health and infertility issues. She wanted to battle back by including raw food and juice in her diet. “I …
Virtual school best option for teen and family weighing multiple health issues | News
A virtual classroom was the best choice for seventh grader Austin Heflin, but that doesn’t mean his parents don’t look forward to the day the Tomlinson Middle School student will return to a traditional classroom. Ladonna Heflin said she and her husband carefully weighed the decision to remove Austin from traditional classes as they moved …
Health experts continue to see mental health issues in local children
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – It’s been a rough year for almost everyone, especially children. “Locally, we have seen an increased need of our patient services for children and adolescents needing mental health services,” said Ann Wing, Northwest Florida Health Network network coordinator. Local students in particular were hit with two traumas. Health officials with …
Fields deposition canceled due to claims of mental health issues | August 12
Fields’ counsel requested to stay the discovery deposition and appoint a guardian to facilitate an evaluation of Fields’ mental capacity. Support Local Journalism Your subscription makes our reporting possible. {{featured_button_text}} In a response to the motion, the plaintiffs’ counsel wrote that they would be suspending Fields’ deposition based on his counsel’s representation in order “to …
