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As protests erupted across the nation following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to potentially overturn Roe v. Wade, Queens elected officials are ensuring that women's reproductive rights and their fundamental right to choose are protected in the "World's Borough." On Thursday, May 5, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, reproductive justice leaders, gender equity advocates and elected officials rallied for abortion rights on the steps of Borough Hall in Kew Gardens reiterating that abortion is health care. Photo by Dean Moses "Queens will always unquestionably stand up for the reproductive rights of all people. Abortion is health care, and not only is it a fundamental human right, it is often lifesaving," Richards said. "Overturning Roe will not save lives, it will cost lives, and we know that those impacted will be communities of color, low-income communities, young people and the LGBQTIA+ community, such a move would be just as racist...

Federal authorities have now charged more than 100 doctors, pharmacists and other medical professionals in multiple states, including Ohio and Kentucky, with peddling pain pills to make money. "Doctors cannot be part of the problem," U.S. Attorney Kenneth Parker, of the Southern District of Ohio, told The Enquirer in an interview. "Someone should not come in seeking treatment for an illness and be turned into an addict for profit." Indictments against 14 medical professionals were announced Wednesday at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Cincinnati. Defendants include several from Northern Kentucky as well as the Columbus area, but also include individuals from Alabama, Tennessee and West Virginia. Most of the accused were licensed medical professionals at the time they were charged. Eight federal districts are involved in the immediate wave of indictments. The effort to combat the illegal distribution of prescription drug...

Across 2021, an average of 65 million Americans received payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA) every month , totalling more than $1 trillion in financial support. The retirement benefits are perhaps the most well-known of the SSA's programs but there is also the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness. To be eligible for the support, recipients must have a household income and resources below certain thresholds. Who is eligible for Social Security Income benefits? For children, eligibility for the SSI is fairly straight-forward and based on two metrics: the presence of a significant physical or mental disability ; and proof that the child or their guardians require the financial support . Firstly, children under the age of age must suffer from a condition which "very seriously limits his or her activities." The condition must have been present, or be expected to last...

Whether you call it "heartburn" or its official name, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), this digestive disorder can cause pain, most often in the chest and throat. GERD can also cause stomach pain, which is usually felt in the upper abdomen. This article will take a closer look at GERD-related stomach pain, its treatment options, and what you can do to avoid stomach pain caused by GERD. GERD is pretty common. It affects about 20 percent of the adult U.S. population. GERD occurs when the digestive acids and enzymes in your stomach don't want to stay in your stomach. Instead, they flow back up into your esophagus toward your mouth. This is because a band of muscle around the base of your esophagus — called the lower esophageal sphincter — weakens and doesn't seal properly. The purpose of the lower esophageal sphincter is to open when food moves down your esophagus. This allows food to descend into your stomach. If this muscle is weakened, it can allow a backflow ...

Acid reflux and Gastroesophageal reflux disease, better known as GERD, occur when acids from the stomach flow upwards into the esophagus. Often this happens because a circular muscle, called the lower esophageal sphincter, that separates the stomach from the esophagus becomes impaired. When the lower esophageal sphincter enables stomach acids to enter the esophagus, it is called acid reflux. When acid reflux occurs frequently, more than twice a week, chances are the issue may develop into what is called GERD. It is estimated that 1 in 4 people suffer from such occurrences of acid reflux and GERD. Under normal circumstances, once food exits the esophagus, the lower esophageal sphincter closes behind and keeps stomach acids from entering the esophagus. When the lower esophageal sphincter does not close properly, the esophagus can become damaged as stomach acids may cause the lining of the esophagus to become irritated and inflamed. Untreated, this may lead to the development of esoph...

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Ochsner Medical Center in Hancock County is about to end its labor and delivery services. Staff is being moved to other departments within the center. Ochsner officials told WLOX News Now that this decision to drop labor and delivery was not taken lightly; it was made transparently, and it was made in consultation with the county. They said that the demand for labor and delivery has been going down for quite some time. Still, there are people who are upset, like Michael Hearty, whose daughter is pregnant. "We were thinking as a local community that they were going to do better for us," he said. "But instead it looks like they're closing down everything to become like a clinic." He said his daughter will have her delivery in Slidell, but he is concerned about other expectant mothers. "What about the people who can't afford the gas, No. 1, to go to Slidell," Hearty added. "Some might think it's a joke, but we...

Opinion Rather than rogue doctors, these letters seem to have been sent largely to GPs who treat our most vulnerable patients, writes Deborah Carrington. The most recent round of nudge letters was met with dismay by some in the general practice community. Last week, the Department of Health sent out a new wave of 'nudge' letters.   We have been through this before. The announcement was met with a mixture of fear, anger and then – confusion. This time the letters were targeting, of all things, pathology requests.   Vitamin D, Iron studies, Thyroid function tests, Vitamin B12.   I have not received a letter personally, but this may only be due to being on maternity leave for some of the targeted period.   I do know that all GP registrars are taught early in their training about rational ordering of investigations. As a medical educator, thi...

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Jacksonville, Fla. — Students at all Duval County public schools now have access to free mental health services, thanks to $5.5 million in grants through the Full Service Schools initiative. The grants will be used to deliver mental health counseling and other support services to students of all ages and their families for the 2022-2023 school year. "Mental health care is critical to addressing non-academic barriers to success, and thousands of students and families need help accessing this important resource," said Keto Porter, director of Full Service Schools, which is administered by United Way. "We are thrilled with the selected providers, who we know will provide the right expertise and dedication to ensure this vital service continues to be delivered at the highest quality." [RELATED: What DCPS' Police Chief wants you to know about security at your child's school ] >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD:...

Social Security is a primary source of retirement income for many people, and for some, it's the only source. You can begin receiving Social Security benefits at age 62, or you can delay your benefits until age 70, which will increase your monthly total. Although delaying your benefits until you reach 70 may sound like a good thing because of the increased benefits, it can also be overrated. Here's why. Image source: Getty Images. Waiting may not be worthwhile The amount of your Social Security benefit in retirement largely depends on your retirement age. Social Security bases this benefit on your full retirement age, which can vary depending on your birth year.  Birth Year Full Retirement Age 1943 to 1954 66 1955 66 and 2 months 1956 66 and 4 months 1957 66 and 6 months 1958 66 and 8 months 1959 66 and 10 months 1960 or after 67 Data source: Social Security Administration. If you ret...

18:59 Kids 'may not be safe' in Ontario's child welfare system Kids 'may not be safe' in Ontario's child welfare system A joint investigation by Global News and APTN has found disturbing conditions inside Ontario's group homes, a network of private and not-for-profit facilities meant to protect some of the province's most vulnerable children. There is a significantly high number of injuries, extensive use of physical restraints, and missing kids among private service providers, the investigation found. Former residents and experts in child welfare paint a startling portrait of a system that lacks qualified staff and neglects and even mistreats some children who have experienced trauma or have complex mental hea...