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07/01/2025
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By Cassie B.
Brain scans reveal junk food damages hunger control centers, fueling overeating
Ultra-processed foods rewire the brain, altering hunger, reward, and decision-making regions, creating addiction and metabolic dysfunction. A study links UPFs to brain inflammation, elevated blood sugar, and lower HDL cholesterol, debunking the “moderation” myth. UPFs exploit dopamine pathways like addictive drugs, hijacking satiety signals through engineered “bliss points” of sugar, fat, and salt. Even after […]
06/27/2025
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By Cassie B.
Ultra-processed foods rewire brain to drive addiction-like overeating, study finds
A new study of 30,000 adults reveals ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may rewire the brain, disrupting hunger signals and fueling cravings, leading to overeating. Brain scans show UPFs alter key regions like the hypothalamus and reward centers, while blood tests link them to inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. Experts warn UPFs act like addictive substances, hijacking dopamine […]
06/11/2025
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By Cassie B.
Three foreign nationals arrested in record $5.5M meth bust near US-Mexico border
Federal authorities seized nearly four tons of meth worth $5.5 million near the U.S.-Mexico border, the largest meth bust in Southern California this year. Three foreign nationals were arrested transferring 61 drug bundles from a semi-truck to smaller vehicles, facing mandatory minimum sentences of 10 years. The operation was led by President Trump’s Homeland Security […]
03/27/2025
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By Cassie B.
Smartphone overuse in childhood fuels teen depression and anxiety, landmark study finds
An eight-year Finnish study links excessive childhood screen time, especially on mobile devices, to higher teen stress and depression. Teens averaging five daily screen hours showed “moderate” but significant spikes in depressive symptoms. Structured physical activities like team sports improved mental health outcomes, particularly in boys. Passive screen time (e.g., TV) had weaker mental health […]
03/18/2025
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By Cassie B.
Human intelligence in freefall: Study links cognitive decline to social media and AI
Human cognitive skills have declined since the early 2010s, coinciding with the rise of social media and passive visual content consumption. Data from PISA and adult evaluations show reduced reasoning, problem-solving, and attention spans, especially among young people. Reading rates have dropped significantly, correlating with declining numeracy and critical thinking skills. Social media algorithms and […]
02/24/2025
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By Cassie B.
Trump border czar vows to “wipe drug cartels off the face of the earth,” targets finances to end corruption
Border Czar Tom Homan pledges to dismantle Mexican drug cartels by targeting their financial networks, aiming to “wipe them off the face of the Earth.” The Trump administration has designated cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, enabling unprecedented financial and military action, including potential U.S. strikes in Mexico. Homan reports a 95% reduction in illegal immigrant […]
01/22/2025
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By Cassie B.
Walgreens accused of ignoring red flags, contributing to opioid crisis in federal lawsuit
The DOJ sued Walgreens for filling millions of unlawful opioid prescriptions, contributing to the opioid epidemic. Walgreens allegedly ignored “red flags” and pressured pharmacists to prioritize speed over due diligence. The lawsuit claims Walgreens ignored internal data and whistleblower warnings, violating the Controlled Substances Act and False Claims Act. The DOJ seeks civil penalties and […]
02/27/2024
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By Cassie B.
Overdoses from unregulated “gas station heroin” are on the rise across the U.S.
Fentanyl might grab all the headlines when it comes to drug overdoses in the U.S., but an over-the-counter substance that has been dubbed “gas station heroin” is causing a concerning jump in overdoses that is prompting calls by the FDA for a crackdown. The drug in question is tianeptine, sold under brand names such as […]
02/06/2024
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By Cassie B.
Portland declares fentanyl state of emergency as overdose deaths skyrocket
Just three years after decriminalizing the possession of all drugs, Portland has declared a 90-day state of emergency over its fentanyl crisis. Following recommendations from the Portland Central City Task Force, officials from the city, county and state have declared a “tri-governmental” emergency, citing deaths and overdoses as reasons for the declaration. Portland Mayor Ted […]
04/05/2023
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By Cassie B.
Alabama school districts sue social media companies for causing youth mental health crisis
A trio of Alabama school districts are suing major social media platforms on the grounds that they have created a mental health crisis for children. The companies named in the lawsuit include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube, who the suit says are employing insufficient age verification measures and parental controls. In addition, they say […]
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