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Mother Wanted By Police In Prince William County After Infant Dies Of Fentanyl Overdose Mother Wanted By Police In Prince William County After Infant Dies Of Fentanyl Overdose
Mother Wanted By Police In Prince William County After Infant Dies Of Fentanyl Overdose A woman is wanted in Virginia for her role in the fatal overdose of her infant son, who was found with a lethal dose of fentanyl in his blood when he died over the summer. Police in Prince William County are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down 37-year-old Tiffany Nicole Stokes, who has no known address, who was found to be in possession of unprescribed medications that her 20-month-old son allegedly ingested, leading to his death. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded shortly after 3 a.m. on June 23 to the Somerset Pointe Apartments in the 14700 bl…
Man Found In Possession Of Drugs, Loaded Handgun In Hicksville, Police Say Man Found In Possession Of Drugs, Loaded Handgun In Hicksville, Police Say
Man Found In Possession Of Drugs, Loaded Handgun In Hicksville, Police Say A man was charged after authorities said he was found in possession of drugs and a loaded handgun during an investigation on Long Island. Eugene Hicks, of North Carolina, was arrested in Hicksville at about 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Nassau County Police Department reported. Officers were conducting an investigation in the parking lot of 828 South Oyster Bay Road and approached a parked 2016 Chevrolet pickup truck, police said.  Hicks exited the pickup truck and the officers saw a knife in his pocket, NCPD said. Police recovered the knife and found that Hicks was also in posse…
Walgreens Recalls Pain-Relieving Product Due To Packaging Issue Walgreens Recalls Pain-Relieving Product Due To Packaging Issue
Walgreens Recalls Pain-Relieving Product Due To Packaging Issue Walgreens is recalling some bottles of its Acetaminophen pain reliever for not being child-proof, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on Thursday, June 16.  The over-the-counter, 150-count bottles failed to meet the packaging, required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), and means young children could be poised if they swallow the pills.  The bottles are identified by their red continuous threat gear closure and by the drug facts panel printed on the back of the bottle. They have the UPC number 311917218090 and Lot numbers P2100627, P2100671,…
Ibuprofen Doesn't Make COVID-19 Symptoms Worse, Experts Say Ibuprofen Doesn't Make COVID-19 Symptoms Worse, Experts Say
Ibuprofen Doesn't Make Covid-19 Symptoms Worse, Experts Say Despite the social media warnings, there’s no proof that over-the-counter ibuprofen can increase the risk of coronavirus or make the symptoms worse, experts say. Taking ibuprofen (Advil or Mortrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) to treat pain or fever won't increase the risk of getting COVID-19 or worsen the symptoms, the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases said. The confusion over brand-name painkillers began after France’s minister of Solidarity and Health tweeted that ibuprofren and cortisone “could be an aggravating factor” in COVID-19 infection. That kind of social medi…
White Powdery Substance Found In Courthouse Identified White Powdery Substance Found In Courthouse Identified
White Powdery Substance Found In Courthouse Identified The white powdery substance that led to the evacuation of a Fairfield County courthouse has been identified. The Danbury Superior Courthouse was evacuated at approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 when a suspicious powdery substance was discovered in the lobby of the building, officials said.   According to the City of Danbury Fire Department, first responders managed to evacuate more than 200 occupants of the building and protected the area while the incident was investigated. “FD on scene at 146 White Street Superior court for a white powder substance. Building evacuated …
Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It
Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a slow progressive destruction of cartilage and bone that can cause significant pain, stiffness and decreased function. It generally occurs in people over 50 years old and the risk increases with age. The knee, a weight-bearing joint, is the most commonly affected joint due to the constant forces that it has to endure over time. Unfortunately, there is no cure for knee osteoarthritis. The most definitive treatment is having surgery to replace the knee joint with a prosthetic. However, there…
Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It
Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a slow progressive destruction of cartilage and bone that can cause significant pain, stiffness and decreased function. It generally occurs in people over 50 years old and the risk increases with age. The knee, a weight-bearing joint, is the most commonly affected joint due to the constant forces that it has to endure over time. Unfortunately, there is no cure for knee osteoarthritis. The most definitive treatment is having surgery to replace the knee joint with a prosthetic. However, there…
Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It
Suffering From Osteoarthritis? Here's How To Treat It Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a slow progressive destruction of cartilage and bone that can cause significant pain, stiffness and decreased function. It generally occurs in people over 50 years old and the risk increases with age. The knee, a weight-bearing joint, is the most commonly affected joint due to the constant forces that it has to endure over time. Unfortunately, there is no cure for knee osteoarthritis. The most definitive treatment is having surgery to replace the knee joint with a prosthetic. However, there…
Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments
Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments Pain management is designed to treat chronic pain and allows a person to live a full, enjoyable life. Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than three to six months or pain beyond the point of tissue healing. Some forms of chronic pain can be linked to an identifiable cause, such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis. Other forms have no clear cause, such as fibromyalgia or nerve pain. Fighting chronic pain is a lifelong struggle for many. With an accurate diagnosis and early intervention, we hope to help patients avoid a state of chronic pain, or at least reduce t…
Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments
Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments Pain management is designed to treat chronic pain and allows a person to live a full, enjoyable life. Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than three to six months or pain beyond the point of tissue healing. Some forms of chronic pain can be linked to an identifiable cause, such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis. Other forms have no clear cause, such as fibromyalgia or nerve pain. Fighting chronic pain is a lifelong struggle for many. With an accurate diagnosis and early intervention, we hope to help patients avoid a state of chronic pain, or at least reduce t…
Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments
Understanding Pain Management: Techniques And Treatments Pain management is designed to treat chronic pain and allows a person to live a full, enjoyable life. Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than three to six months or pain beyond the point of tissue healing. Some forms of chronic pain can be linked to an identifiable cause, such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis. Other forms have no clear cause, such as fibromyalgia or nerve pain. Fighting chronic pain is a lifelong struggle for many. With an accurate diagnosis and early intervention, we hope to help patients avoid a state of chronic pain, or at least reduce …
HRHCare Expert Provides Pneumonia Prevention And Recovery Tips HRHCare Expert Provides Pneumonia Prevention And Recovery Tips
Hrhcare Expert Provides Pneumonia Prevention And Recovery Tips As cold and flu season continues, the last thing you want to deal with is pneumonia. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to prevent getting pneumonia and some great at-home treatments to eliminate it if you’ve already been diagnosed. Even though pneumonia often clears up in two to three weeks, it can become more serious, especially for older adults, babies and people dealing with other illnesses. Visit your health care provider as soon as possible if you are experiencing symptoms like coughing up mucus, fever or shortness of breath. Prevent Pneumonia The number one step is to get…