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MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – With some students already back at school, experts and educators are focusing on the importance of a healthy sleep schedule. With the new semester starting, many students will have to adjust to new sleep schedules, and Marquette Alger RESA's student wellness coordinator says younger students especially need more sleep.”We know that when it comes to brain development and function, especially in young people, elementary school students need nine to 12 hours of sleep a night, and middle and high school students need eight to 10 hours of sleep,” said Kelly Sager, Marquette Alger RESA student wellness…
Officials with the Long Beach Health and Human Services Department spoke about what they've learned during the coronavirus pandemic, how they're preparing for future pandemics and what the health department is missing to complete this vital work in the community.A panel discussion hosted by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach) on Monday, Aug. 26, included other state and national experts on public health and pandemic preparedness.Garcia said the topic for discussion will be brought before the parliamentary special subcommittee on COVID-19, of which he is a member.”My mother was a health care worker, and I know firsthand how important our health…
SINGAPORE (27 August 2024) – Forbes Asia today announced the fourth annual “100 to Watch” list, highlighting the fastest-growing small businesses and startups in the Asia Pacific region. The “100 to Watch” list, featured here and in the September issue of Forbes Asia, is sponsored by FedEx. “The startups featured on the Forbes Asia 100 Hottest Companies list have collectively raised more than $2 billion in funding to date, with 83 of them raising funds since early 2023. This influx of investment was driven by innovation across some of the world's hottest industries, including space tech, biotech and robotics. Their…
One thing many families do not want to pass on to their children or grandchildren is medical issues. A new national poll finds that one in five parents say their child has been diagnosed with a genetic disorder, and nearly half are concerned their child may develop such a condition. According to the University of Michigan Health System's National Poll on Children's Health, conducted by C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, two-thirds of parents want their health care providers to suggest ways to prevent their children from developing health problems that run in their family. The report reflects the need for…
TSN's Travis Yost analyzed the rise in bonus-laden contracts in the NHL and argued that it is directly related to the expiration of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NHL and NHLPA. With the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement after the 2025-26 NHL season, several issues come into play, but many players have begun to protect themselves by increasing bonuses and lowering their salaries. The protective nature of signing bonuses in a potential lockout is clear. Since signing bonuses are due in the summer before the start of the season, a lockout would not prevent players from receiving…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/Edited news release) – Goodwill Industries of Arkansas (GIA) has announced it has received a grant through the Arkansas Department of Human Resources (DHS) Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (OSAMH) to expand Mental Health First Aid training and services at the Goodwill Industries of Arkansas Academy.The grant will support the education and training of a broad range of community members across the state who may encounter people who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.Mental Health First Aid classes are offered free of charge through the Academy at Goodwill to support those on the front…
MANILA, Aug 26 (Reuters) – The Philippine government on Monday condemned China's “repeated aggressive, unprofessional and illegal” actions in the South China Sea following a series of air and naval clashes and incidents over the past week.The Philippines' National Maritime Council said Chinese aircraft engaged in dangerous behaviour towards civilian aircraft patrolling the airspace above Scarborough and Subi reefs.Chinese authorities also said on Sunday that Chinese vessels had “interfered, rammed and sprayed water at” a government fishing boat on a resupply mission to Philippine fishermen at Sabina Reef.In a statement, the Maritime Council said the actions were “alarming”.”This casts doubt…
US health officials are warning about mosquito-borne illnesses after two deadly mosquito-borne outbreaks, one of which has hospitalised Dr Anthony Fauci.Many have heard of West Nile fever, which recently hospitalized Dr. Fauci for a week. Now, another lesser known mosquito-borne disease is causing concern, with Massachusetts health officials urging residents to do all they can to avoid insect bites. The increased urgency comes after an elderly man in the state was infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), leading the city of Plymouth to close its parks and open spaces from dawn to dusk, when the insects are most active, and…
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Diddy is seeking to have the producer's lawsuit dismissed, claiming the suit is full of “patently false” statements.Sean “Diddy” Combs on Monday asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a music producer that makes widespread allegations of sexual abuse and other misconduct by the music mogul. Court filings filed by Combs' team on Monday say Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones' lawsuit is full of “fiction,” “exaggeration and salacious theatrics” and has only the purpose of generating publicity and settlements. The suit is one of numerous that have filed against Combs in the past year alleging sexual assault. Combs…