An experienced skydiver died Saturday after her main parachute collided with another jumper’s gear, and her emergency chute failed to deploy, authorities said. Jasmine Black, 48, had completed more than 160 jumps prior to her final one over the weekend, said Upson County Sheriff Dan Kilgore. A preliminary investigation suggested …
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Trump administration to shutter specialized LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline option, sparking backlash
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — is being terminated under the Trump administration, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced. “On July 17, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer silo …
Read More »Gen Z is taking over the NBA Finals between Thunder and Pacers with youngest matchup in decades
When the Oklahoma City Thunder tip off against the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals Thursday night, it won’t just be a battle for the title — it’s a generational milestone. Led by almost entirely Gen Z players born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, the Oklahoma City …
Read More »Friends, family of New Orleans fugitives arrested for aiding jail escape
The 10 men who escaped from a New Orleans jail more than two weeks ago by cutting out a hole behind a toilet received help from at least 15 people who provided food, cash, transport and shelter, according to court documents. The aid was given both before and after the …
Read More »Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning their medical necessity
When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options last year, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthetic limbs. Adams, 51, lost his right leg to cancer 40 years ago, and he has worn out more legs than he can count. He picked a gold plan on the Colorado …
Read More »USDA announces federal order for national milk testing to monitor bird flu in dairy herds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a new federal order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide to be tested, federal officials announced Friday. The move is part of the department’s announcement of its “National Milk Testing Strategy,” which builds on previous actions taken for the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian …
Read More »What sleeping position is best? A sleep specialist explains.
Everyone wants a good night of sleep, but your go-to sleeping position can affect how restful your night is — and how your body feels the next day. So which position is best: side, back or stomach sleeping? Ellen Wermter, Better Sleep Council representative, family nurse practitioner and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, …
Read More »What is POTS? Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, explained.
Christina Applegate‘s daughter Sadie recently revealed she was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS, prompting questions about the condition. POTS causes your heart to beat faster than normal when you go from sitting or lying down to standing up, according to the Cleveland Clinic. “Your body’s autonomic nervous …
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New year, new you? Your nutrition can help you not only look but feel better — and experts point to plant-based diets as a health-forward option for 2024 and beyond. “Low carbohydrate diets do tend to promote weight loss, but the nutritional value of the diet still really matters. So …
Read More »Pain after a heart attack may predict likelihood of death within years following, study finds
Experiencing pain a year after having a heart attack is common, but new research says it may also be a clue in predicting a patient’s long-term survival. According to a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, people who had moderate or extreme pain were more …
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