Radon Poisoning: Signs and Symptoms
Radon poisoning occurs when you become exposed to dangerously high levels of radon, a naturally occurring, odorless, and colorless radioactive gas. Radon is produced when uranium, a radioactive element, breaks down in soil, rock, and water in the environment. It is then released into the air. When you inhale excessive levels of radon, it can […]
Biden signs funding bill after Congress narrowly avoids government shutdown
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‘The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe’ Is Back
For nearly a decade — since comedy legend Lily Tomlin played a salty septuagenarian in Paul Weitz’s “Grandma” — I’ve been trying to track down a copy of her one-woman show, “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.” Well, the search is over. Last week, on Friday night, Tomlin sat down with […]
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs bill prohibiting book bans into law
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, signed a bill into law on Monday to prohibit public libraries and school libraries from banning books in the state. The law will also implement protections for librarians who follow the law against civil and criminal charges, according to The Associated Press. This makes New Jersey the latest […]
New Jersey governor signs law blocking book bans
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, signed a law Monday prohibiting public schools and libraries from banning books and protecting librarians who obey state law. Murphy’s signing of the Freedom to Read Act comes amid an ongoing push by conservative lawmakers and activists across the country to challenge books they consider inappropriate for minors, […]
Signs and Symptoms To Look For
A deviated septum, or nasal septum deviation (NSD), is when the septum (the thin wall separating the two nasal passageways in the nose) is off-center. A deviated septum curves to one side, making one nasal passage smaller than the other. As many as 80% of people have some degree of a deviated septum. People with […]
Alcohol Poisoning: Signs and Symptoms
Alcohol poisoning is a life-threatening condition that happens when toxic levels of alcohol cause areas of the brain that control essential functions to shut down. This condition occurs when you drink large amounts of alcohol in a short period. Alcohol poisoning can cause various levels of impairment, leading to symptoms like slurred speech, mood changes, […]
Small Intestine Cancer: Signs and Symptoms
Small intestine cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the tissues of the small intestine, a 20-foot-long organ that connects the stomach to the large intestine (colon). Its job is to break down food and absorb nutrients. When cancer develops in your small intestine, it can cause symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, unexplained weight […]
Ohio governor signs bill restricting trans students’ school bathroom use
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill Wednesday banning transgender students from using school restrooms that align with their gender identities. The Republican-majority state Senate pushed forward SB 104, also known as the “Protect All Students Act,” in a 24-7 party-line vote. “No school shall permit a member of the female biological sex to use […]
Trump transition signs White House agreement after delay
After a lengthy delay, President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has signed a memorandum of understanding with the White House, allowing the next administration to coordinate with federal agencies. Trump’s incoming White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles said in a statement the memo’s signing allows for “critical preparations” to begin. “After completing the selection process […]