Nicotine Poisoning in Children Continues to Surge Despite 2016 E-Cigarette Legislation
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Nicotine Poisoning in Children Continues to Surge Despite 2016 E-Cigarette Legislation
Nicotine Poisoning in Children , Continues to Surge, Despite 2016 E-Cigarette Legislation.
NBC reports that incidents of
vaping related nicotine exposure in
children hit an all-time high in 2022.
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The news comes despite the 2016 Child Nicotine
Poisoning Prevention Act, which requires
child-resistant packaging on bottles of vaping liquid.
However, the law doesn’t require protective
packaging on devices themselves,
something which critics claim is a major oversight.
Children poisoned by nicotine can suffer
a number of violent reaction.
For toddlers,
just a few drops of nicotine can be fatal.
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NBC reports that some disposable e-cigarettes allow
users to inhale thousands of "puffs," containing as
much nicotine as numerous packs of cigarettes.
Dr. Diane Calello, the executive and medical director of the
New Jersey Poison Information and Education System,
warns that packaging on e-cigarettes targets children.
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According to Calello, vapes pose a much larger risk than
traditional cigarettes, which have lower amounts of
nicotine and a bitter taste most children won't enjoy.
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Nicotine liquid is an accident
waiting to happen.
It smells good
and it’s highly concentrated, Dr. Diane Calello, Executive and medical director of the
New Jersey Poison Information and Education System, via NBC.
NBC reports that Senator Richard Blumenthal, a co-sponsor
of the 2016 law, vowed to push for expanding requirements
to include disposable and pod-based e-cigarettes.
NBC reports that Senator Richard Blumenthal, a co-sponsor
of the 2016 law, vowed to push for expanding requirements
to include disposable and pod-based e-cigarettes.
Every day that FDA allows flavored
e-cigarette products to remain on
the market is another day that children
can be enticed by these dangerous,
and sometimes deadly, products, Senator Richard Blumenthal, United States Senator (D-Conn.), via NBC
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Advocates Warn Extreme Heat , Could Drive Home Cooling , Costs to Decade High.
NBC reports that the average cost of keeping a home
in the United States cool from June to September is
set to hit $719 in 2024, according to new projections.
Advocates for low-income households found
that those annual costs for cooling a home in
the summer are about 8% higher than in 2023.
Back in 2021, the average cost
to cool a home was down at
an average of $573 annually.
According to organizations that distribute federal financial
support, an estimated one million fewer families
will be able to receive assistance paying their energy bills. .
This loss of assistance comes partly as the result of government
funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP) dropping to $4.1 billion, down from $6.1 billion in 2023.
It’s inflation in the sense that you
have to spend more to cool your
house, but you’re using more of it, Mark Wolfe, Executive director of the National Energy
Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), via NBC.
So you can’t blame
the price. This is more
the price of climate change, Mark Wolfe, Executive director of the National Energy
Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), via NBC.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
has warned that 2024 is expected to rank among
the top five hottest years on record. .
According to the National Energy Assistance Directors
Association (NEADA) report, many households face the
risk of debt or potential utility shut-offs for nonpayment.
These estimates could, in fact,
understate the final costs of home
cooling this summer if temperatures
continue to reach record levels, National Energy Assistance Directors
Association (NEADA) report, via NBC
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Spotify Says Upcoming Price Increases , Are Needed to Bring Users , 'The Best Experience'.
NBC reports that Spotify will
soon be bumping up the price of
subscription plans in the United States. .
According to a statement on the company's website,
increases are necessary for the audio streaming service to, "invest in and innovate on our product features
and bring users the best experience.".
The changes include
the Premium plan increasing
from $10.99 to $11.99.
The duo plan, which is meant for
two users in the same household,
will increase from $14.99 to $16.99.
The family plan, meant for up to six
users who share a household, will
increase from $16.99 to $19.99.
The price of the service's limited-service
ad-supported tier and the $5.99 plan
for students will remain the same.
NBC reports that this is only
the second time that Spotify
has increased its prices in the U.S.
CEO Daniel Ek recently pointed out that the company has been
consistently profitable, despite narrowly missing the
most recent monthly active user growth targets.
CEO Daniel Ek recently pointed out that the company has been
consistently profitable, despite narrowly missing the
most recent monthly active user growth targets.
In April, Bloomberg News first reported that Spotify might be
increasing prices to cover the cost of audiobooks, which includes
royalty payments that comprise a majority of its budget.
In April, Bloomberg News first reported that Spotify might be
increasing prices to cover the cost of audiobooks, which includes
royalty payments that comprise a majority of its budget.
Spotify's price increases come as some other companies
in the U.S. have been announcing price cuts amid
signs consumer spending may be waning
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GameStop Rally , Continues Following Return of, 'Roaring Kitty' .
On June 3, meme stock GameStop rallied on rumors that
Keith Gill, the inspiration for the stock's 2021 short squeeze,
may be holding a significant share of the company. .
NBC reports that Gill, otherwise known as Roaring Kitty on YouTube
and X, posted a screenshot of what is believed to be his
extensive GameStop portfolio of common shares and call options. .
NBC reports that Gill, otherwise known as Roaring Kitty on YouTube
and X, posted a screenshot of what is believed to be his
extensive GameStop portfolio of common shares and call options. .
According to the image shared on Reddit's
r/SuperStonk forum, Gill is holding 5 million shares
of GameStop with an estimated worth of $115.7 million. .
According to the image shared on Reddit's
r/SuperStonk forum, Gill is holding 5 million shares
of GameStop with an estimated worth of $115.7 million. .
The post also showed 120,000 call
options with a strike price of $20. .
On May 31, GameStop
shares closed at $23.14.
As a result of Roaring Kitty's post,
shares in GameStop were up almost 84%,
reaching $42.55 in premarket trading.
NBC reports that around the same time as
the Reddit post, Gill also made a cryptic post
on X of a 'Reverse' card from the game 'Uno.'.
NBC reports that around the same time as
the Reddit post, Gill also made a cryptic post
on X of a 'Reverse' card from the game 'Uno.'.
Three weeks ago, Gill's first return to social media
led to an initial rally for GameStop that saw
shares more than double for the month of May.
Three weeks ago, Gill's first return to social media
led to an initial rally for GameStop that saw
shares more than double for the month of May.
In response to the May rally,
GameStop capitalized by raising
over $900 million in a stock sale.
The rally comes as GameStop continues to struggle
amid the transition away from brick-and-mortar
video game stores and towards online gaming. .
The rally comes as GameStop continues to struggle
amid the transition away from brick-and-mortar
video game stores and towards online gaming.
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Conflict Avoidance, Can Have a Huge Impact on Relationships.
NBC's 'Think' report highlights a growing
trend of conflict avoidance across a wide
spectrum of interpersonal relationships.
This ranges from "ghosting" friends
and lovers to "quiet quitting" a job. .
Conflict avoidance often serves as an excuse
for avoiding the maintenance that both private
and professional relationships require. .
This avoidance can have long-term impacts, including
lowered resilience, mental health and productivity. .
According to a national survey by Cornell University psychologist
and gerontologist Karl Pillemer, 27% of Americans over the
age of 18 have cut contact with at least one family member. .
According to a national survey by Cornell University psychologist
and gerontologist Karl Pillemer, 27% of Americans over the
age of 18 have cut contact with at least one family member. .
NBC highlights the many reasons which appear to
be responsible for growing conflict avoidance.
One of those reasons is modern communications, combined
with an increasing distrust for others, which makes
tuning out people you disagree with an easy option.
One of those reasons is modern communications, combined
with an increasing distrust for others, which makes
tuning out people you disagree with an easy option.
One of those reasons is modern communications, combined
with an increasing distrust for others, which makes
tuning out people you disagree with an easy option.
The pandemic also reduced in-person
interactions that demand real engagement
and for people to resolve their differences. .
Dr. Eugene Beresin, a psychiatrist at Harvard
Medical School, suggests that resolving conflict , “requires building interpersonal skills that are
essential for loving and effective relationships.".
Research suggests that the process of conflict and arguing facilitates talk and awareness of another’s perspective, Jennifer A. Sampa, Communications researcher and therapist, via NBC
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FDA Reviewing Data on MDMA , for Potential Approval of , Groundbreaking PTSD Treatment.
'The Independent' reports that federal health advisers are
considering a first-ever approval of MDMA, a psychedelic
drug, to treat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
'The Independent' reports that federal health advisers are
considering a first-ever approval of MDMA, a psychedelic
drug, to treat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The news comes after decades of
psychedelic advocates urging regulators
to give the drug medical acceptance. .
On June 4, the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) called on a group of outside experts
to review the latest MDMA research. .
The research suggests that when the drug is paired with talk therapy, it can help alleviate PTSD. .
However, regulators at the FDA have questioned the
reliability of the data, as well as the potential safety risks,
which include possible heart problems and addiction.
FDA approval could open the door for federal
approval to be granted as soon as this summer. .
Approval would make MDMA, often referred to as
ecstasy or molly, the first illegal psychedelic
to receive approval for mainstream medicine. .
'The Independent' reports that a number of
psychedelics are expected to receive FDA
reviews in the coming years amid interest in their
potential to treat depression, anxiety and addiction.
'The Independent' reports that a number of
psychedelics are expected to receive FDA
reviews in the coming years amid interest in their
potential to treat depression, anxiety and addiction.
It’s clear that MDMA-assisted
therapy would be a welcome
addition to the currently
available options, Dr. Kelley O'Donnell, a New York University psychiatrist who
helped conduct the MDMA studies, via 'The Independent'.
I’ve seen firsthand
how this treatment can
be lifesaving for some, Dr. Kelley O'Donnell, a New York University psychiatrist who
helped conduct the MDMA studies, via 'The Independent'
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Cucumbers Are Recalled , in 14 States.
Fresh Start Produce Sales in Florida is
recalling cucumbers over possible salmonella contamination, 'Newsweek' reports.
The 14 states affected by the recall include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
Only large, whole cucumbers
are included in the recall.
Mini and English cucumbers
are considered safe to eat.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture first informed Fresh Start that its product tested positive for salmonella.
The FDA is conducting whole genome
sequencing to determine if this sample
is related to an ongoing salmonella
outbreak investigation, Via recall notice.
Fresh Start believes it recalled the product before it could make it into consumers' hands.
Although these cucumbers are
unlikely [to be found] in the
marketplace, anyone with the
recalled product should not
consume it and should destroy
and discard it or return it to the
place of purchase for a refund, Fresh Start Produce Sales, via statement.
Consumers should check with their
retailer or place of purchase to
determine whether the recalled
cucumbers were sold where they shop, Fresh Start Produce Sales, via statement
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Hims and Hers , to Offer Weight Loss Injections.
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have become increasingly popular.
However, the market has faced some supply constraints recently because of that popularity.
On May 20, Hims & Hers Health announced that it will be providing access to compounded GLP-1 weight loss injections, CNBC reports. .
Company shares jumped over 30%
following the announcement.
Compounded versions of medications are created
by certain manufacturers who meet FDA requirements when there are medication shortages.
However, the products are not tested
for safety and efficacy by the FDA.
The new offering of compounded GLP-1 medications can be accessed by getting a prescription from a health care provider on the Hims & Hers site.
Branded GLP-1 injections will be made available
once the supply becomes more consistent.
The price for compounded injections will
start at $199 per month, CNBC reports. .
Prior to announcing its GLP-1 offerings,
Hims & Hers revealed in an earnings report...
... that it anticipates its weight loss
program to garner over $100 million
worth of revenue by December 2025.
Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum said that he is "confident" that a steady supply of the compounded injections will be available for customers.
We have a certain degree of
exclusivity with that facility that
will guarantee our consumers
consistent volume and supply, Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum, via statement
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Experts Question Claim , That Yogurt Can Help , Prevent Type 2 Diabetes.
Associated Press reports that the United States Food
and Drug Association's recently allowed yogurt
producers to claim it reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes. .
However, at the time, the agency acknowledged
that the claim is based on limited evidence.
In 2018, Danone North America, the U.S. side
of the French firm, sought FDA clearance
for making the "qualified health claim.".
Qualified health claims lack full scientific support
but are allowed as long as manufacturers include
a disclaimer to avoid misleading the public.
Similar qualified health claims have been
allowed for dietary supplements since
2000 and for food products since 2002. .
In March of 2024,
the FDA granted
Danone's request. .
According to the FDA, there is some evidence
that eating at least 2 cups of yogurt a week
could reduce the risk of developing Type 2
diabetes, which impacts about 36 million Americans.
Critics of the FDA's decision have countered
that the claim is not based on randomized
control trials which could prove or disprove
yogurt's purported health benefits.
Critics of the FDA's decision have countered
that the claim is not based on randomized
control trials which could prove or disprove
yogurt's purported health benefits.
The Center for Science in the Public
Interest, an advocacy group, cautions
that no single food can reduce the risk of
developing a disease linked to overall diet.
AP reports that experts have expressed
concerns that the label change could encourage
people to eat yogurt high in sugar, which could
increase the risk of developing diabetes
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