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Education says it’s taking school kitchen staff’s health concerns seriously
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Education says it’s taking school kitchen staff’s health concerns seriously

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) recognizes the concerns raised on Thursday, September 26, 2024, by the kitchen staff and a segment of teachers at Lockhart…
Posted by John McCarthy September 27, 2024
Obesity rate in U.S. adults no longer growing, new CDC data suggests
Posted inBreaking News Health News National News

Obesity rate in U.S. adults no longer growing, new CDC data suggests

ATLANTA — Around 40% of adults in the U.S. are obese, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests — marking the first time in over a…
Posted by John McCarthy September 25, 2024
DHS’ family assistance division to close temporarily Friday
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DHS’ family assistance division to close temporarily Friday

FREDERIKSTED — The USVI Department of Human Services (VIDHS) Division of Family Assistance, announces a temporary closure of the Certification Unit in the St. Croix District only on Friday, September…
Posted by John McCarthy September 19, 2024
Combatting elder abuse: Social Security column
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Combatting elder abuse: Social Security column

Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an adult over age 60. This abuse can take many forms – physical, emotional, sexual, and financial exploitation, as well as…
Posted by John McCarthy September 13, 2024
Trojan condoms contain toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancer: lawsuit
Posted inBreaking News Consumer News Health News

Trojan condoms contain toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancer: lawsuit

NEW YORK — A new lawsuit on Monday claims that Trojan condoms are not safe because they contain toxic “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer. In a proposed class action filed in Manhattan…
Posted by John McCarthy September 10, 2024
Davis Warren’s improbable road from kid with cancer to Michigan’s starting QB
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Davis Warren’s improbable road from kid with cancer to Michigan’s starting QB

Warren’s journey from the children’s cancer ward to the 110,000-seat Big House is the kind of inspiring story that makes college sports so special. ANN ARBOR — It was the…
Posted by John McCarthy September 5, 2024
Condoms can’t be trusted and boys don’t cry in Catholic Paraguay’s first sex ed program
Posted inBreaking News Education News Health News

Condoms can’t be trusted and boys don’t cry in Catholic Paraguay’s first sex ed program

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — Ahead of her 15th birthday, Diana Zalazar’s body had gotten so big she could no longer squeeze into the dress she bought for her quinceañera to…
Posted by John McCarthy September 3, 2024
USVI dengue fever cases likely underreported as residents avoid medical treatment
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USVI dengue fever cases likely underreported as residents avoid medical treatment

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Public health officials say they are having difficulty assessing the scope of the dengue surge in the territory, due to the reluctance of many Virgin Islanders to…
Posted by John McCarthy August 27, 2024
Walmart recalls apple juice sold in 25 states due to arsenic concerns
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Walmart recalls apple juice sold in 25 states due to arsenic concerns

WASHINGTON — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. that were found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic. The U.S.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 26, 2024
Feeling groggy in the afternoon? Here’s how to nap the right way
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Feeling groggy in the afternoon? Here’s how to nap the right way

Now that she’s working from home, Kendra King takes an early afternoon nap on most days, typically for about 20 to 30 minutes. “A lot of times, I don’t go…
Posted by John McCarthy August 23, 2024

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