Month: June 2021

Britney Spears Tells Judge “I’m So Angry It’s Insane” in Conservatorship Hearing – Hollywood Reporter
23Jun By No Comments
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Britney Spears Tells Judge “I’m So Angry It’s Insane” in Conservatorship Hearing – Hollywood Reporter

Britney Spears is angry, depressed and has been lying to her fans about being OK. In a fiery speech, she told the judge overseeing her longstanding conservatorship, “It’s my wish and my dream for this to end.” News that Spears would appear virtually in court as part of her much-discussed conservatorship has sparked even more interest in the arrangement — even prompting one fan to file his own petition asking the court to end it. Spears, however, was the one people expected to make that request — and she did exactly that on Wednesday, though not through a formal petition. Her attorney, Samuel D. Ingham III, in an Aug. 31, 2020, filing reiterated to the court that the conservatorship is voluntary. While unnamed sources in her circle have told the press for years t...
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Blink-182s Mark Hoppus Says Hes Battling Cancer – TMZ
23Jun By No Comments
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Blink-182s Mark Hoppus Says Hes Battling Cancer – TMZ

Blink-182's Mark Hoppus has quietly been battling cancer for months, and tells us while he's got a long road ahead of him, he's grateful for the support he's received. Hoppus says, "For the past three months I’ve been undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. I have cancer. It sucks and I’m scared, and at the same time I’m blessed with incredible doctors and family and friends to get me through this." He adds, "I still have months of treatment ahead of me but I’m trying to remain hopeful and positive. Can’t wait to be cancer free and see you all at a concert in the hopefully near future. Love to you all." ...
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What we can learn from two Delta variant outbreaks in Marin – SFGate
23Jun By No Comments
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What we can learn from two Delta variant outbreaks in Marin – SFGate

Marin County announced Tuesday the region has seen two recent outbreaks tied to the highly contagious Delta variant. Dozens of unvaccinated people were infected, but the situation would have been more severe if the county didn't have a highly successful vaccine effort. This week, Marin reached the milestone of 90% of eligible residents receiving one or more doses. The county has the highest vaccine rate in the Bay Area. "With 90% of the population vaccinated, these outbreaks were limited, " said Marin Health Director Dr. Matt Willis. "In the past these could have easily triggered surges that would have continued to grow. Instead, they were by and large surrounded by individuals who are protected and so the outbreaks died. This is what community immunity is. It’s encouraging ...
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Cannabis use may be linked with suicidal thoughts, plans and attempts in young adults, study finds – CNN
23Jun By No Comments
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Cannabis use may be linked with suicidal thoughts, plans and attempts in young adults, study finds – CNN

The survey study examined data from more than 281,000 adults ages 18 to 34, who participated in the National Survey on Drug Use and Health from 2008 to 2019. These adults answered questions about cannabis use or disorder, major depressive episodes and suicidality -- which includes suicidal ideation, plans or attempts -- in the past year. Participants were considered to have cannabis use disorder if they had developed tolerance; used cannabis in larger amounts or over a longer period than intended; been unable to reduce cannabis use; spent a lot of time obtaining, using or recovering from the effects of cannabis; given up important activities and obligations in favor of cannabis; and continued cannabis use despite negative consequences. The study authors said they based their diagnost...
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One Major Effect of Taking Vitamin D Supplements Eat This, Not That! – msnNOW
23Jun By No Comments
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One Major Effect of Taking Vitamin D Supplements Eat This, Not That! – msnNOW

Vitamin D has a host of health benefits, however, new research suggests that there's another reason you should at least consider taking a supplement. According to a new study that was highlighted at the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2021 virtual annual meeting, having sufficient vitamin D levels is associated with an increased likelihood of surviving breast cancer. Researchers measured vitamin D levels at the time of breast cancer diagnosis in nearly 4,000 people and then survival outcomes a decade later. RELATED: Surprising Side Effects of Not Getting Enough Vitamin D, Says Science "Our study shows that patients who had sufficient vitamin D levels at the time of diagnosis—blood concentration of at least 20 n...
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Salma Hayek says her breasts have grown a lot during menopause – Daily Mail
23Jun By No Comments
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Salma Hayek says her breasts have grown a lot during menopause – Daily Mail

Salma Hayek has vehemently denied that she has ever had breast implants, insisting that her breasts 'just kept growing' through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and now menopause. The 54-year-old actress appeared on a new episode of Red Table Talk today, where she spoke candidly about menopausal symptoms she's been experiencing for almost a decade. In addition to mood swings and hot flashes, the star said that her breasts have grown 'a lot' — and they've grown 'many sizes' over the years, so much that her back is 'suffering' and people are convinced she's had work done. Older and wiser: Salma Hayek (pictured in December), 54, appeared on Red Table Talk today and spoke candidly about going through menopause Bigger: In addition to mood swings...
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Britney Spears Speaks Her Mind At Last In Conservatorship Hearing – NPR
23Jun By No Comments
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Britney Spears Speaks Her Mind At Last In Conservatorship Hearing – NPR

Britney Spears performing onstage in Las Vegas in 2016. Christopher Polk/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Christopher Polk/Getty Images Britney Spears performing onstage in Las Vegas in 2016. Christopher Polk/Getty Images Britney Spears is set to appear before a Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Wednesday afternoon to make her most public statement to date abo...
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Iowa hospitals say majority of COVID-19 admissions are unvaccinated – KCCI Des Moines
23Jun By No Comments
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Iowa hospitals say majority of COVID-19 admissions are unvaccinated – KCCI Des Moines

Mercy Medical Center and UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital told KCRG the vast majority of COVID-19 patients admitted are unvaccinated.COVID-19 hospital admissions overall have declined as more people in Iowa get vaccinated for the virus. But health care workers are encouraging more people to get vaccinated, especially as new coronavirus variants spread.“The trends we are seeing reinforce the importance of getting the vaccine,” said Dr. Tony Myers, Mercy’s chief medical officer. “Though improved, I am concerned with the sustained low level of community spread of the virus and the anticipated increase with new variants.”The Iowa Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported 62 people are hospitalized in Iowa with COVID-19, with 11 having been admitted in the last 24 hours. Ther...
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Rare mosquito-borne virus infects N.J. man – NJ.com
23Jun By No Comments
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Rare mosquito-borne virus infects N.J. man – NJ.com

A Sussex County man in his 60s tested positive for the Jamestown Canyon virus, the first human case of the mosquito-borne illness in New Jersey in six years, Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli announced Wednesday. The man developed a fever and neurological symptoms in May, the announcement said. “Spending time outdoors, whether walking, gardening, or playing with our dogs, is a good way to maintain physical and mental health, but it is important to take steps to prevent mosquito and tick bites, which are responsible for several diseases in New Jersey” Persichilli’s announcement said. “When enjoying the outdoors, remember to use an EPA-registered insect repellent, cover skin with clothing when you can, and check yourself and your pets for ticks and quickly remove them with tweezers...
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