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Infant's death prompts FDA warning on probiotics

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:47 GMT

(The Hill) -- An infant’s death has prompted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a warning to medical professionals about giving probiotics to hospitalized preterm infants.The FDA said that one infant developed sepsis and later died after the infant was given a probiotic while in hospital care. The FDA has previously sent a letter to health care providers advising them on the issue, and sent two warning letters to companies for “illegally selling their products for use in treating or preventing certain diseases in preterm infants.”“The FDA is concerned as these products can be dangerous for preterm infants and are being illegally sold to treat or prevent diseases in preterm infants in hospital settings, such as to reduce the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis,” the agency said in its statement.“Preterm infants who are administered a probiotic product are at risk of invasive, potentially fatal disease, or infection, caused by the bacteria or yeast contained in th...

Adderall shortage causing long-term problems for students with no end in sight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:47 GMT

(The Hill) -- Parents and students are stuck in a web of confusion and frustration amid an Adderall shortage that has lasted more than a year, with grades slipping and caretakers driving for hours to fill prescriptions.While ADHD can present in many forms, it commonly hurts children’s ability to concentrate in class and focus on their assignments, with the long-term effects showing up in academic performance.“Their grades are suffering, they're falling behind academically and they're losing some motivation,” said Parker Houston, a pediatric psychologist and owner of Central Ohio Pediatric Behavioral Health, who has been working with students on coping strategies during the shortage. With little hope for relief in sight, professionals are urging better communication among doctors, parents and schools to create an environment that can best help students who are missing their medication.A year-plus and countingOn Oct. 12, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officiall...

Toyota recalls over 750,000 vehicles in US

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:47 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Toyota is recalling about 751,000 large SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem with the tabs that hold the front bumper covers on. The recall covers certain Toyota Highlanders from the 2020 through 2023 model years including gas-electric hybrids. The company says in a statement that the SUVs have resin front lower bumper covers that are connected with mounting tabs. Best Buy recalls nearly 1 million pressure cookers over burn risk If there’s even a minor impact to the lower bumper cover assembly, the mounting tabs could detach, and parts of the assembly could fall into the road and become a hazard. Dealers will inspect the bumper cover tabs for damage. If there isn’t any, they’ll install improved hardware to hold the covers. If damage is found, dealers will replace the upper and/or lower bumper covers and add the new hardware.

Continued staffing challenges pose security risk at TDCJ, report says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is still operating at "critical staffing levels" due to ongoing hiring and retention issues, according to TDCJ's September self-evaluation report submitted to the Sunset Advisory Commission in preparation for next year's review cycle during the 89th Legislative Session. TDCJ told KXAN progress has been made in recent months, but staffing continues to be one of its top priorities. RELATED: Chronically understaffed Texas prisons set stage for prison bus escape and massacre of family "Continued low staffing levels present greater security risks for those working within the facilities and, in turn, for the public," the report states.As TDCJ works towards addressing its consistent staffing shortages and high turnover rate, the self-evaluation report projects Texas' inmate population will continue increasing during the next several years. According to the report, TDCJ's inmate population had grown to 125,000 in December 2022, an ...

Airline announces plans to suspend route between Austin and London

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An airline announced Friday morning it plans to suspend its route that connects the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to the London Heathrow airport early next year. Virgin Atlantic, a British airline, said in a release it plans to suspend services between London and Austin following a "persistent softening in corporate demand, specifically the tech sector." Jan 2022: Virgin Atlantic starts flying to and from AUS in May 2022 The last services to Austin will operate on January 7, 2024, and the airline’s teams will be in contact with affected customers due to fly after this date to provide options, which include offering a full refund, according to the release. The airline's route between Austin and London has been operating since May 2022. Juha Jarvinen, the chief commercial officer for Virgin Atlantic said, “we’ve adored flying our customers to Austin and experiencing this wonderful city of music and culture, but demand in the Tech sector is not set...

City of Austin, APH, Austin ISD to host health fair Saturday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The City of Austin, Austin Public Health and the Austin Independent School District will hold a health fair Saturday. The Fiesta de Salud Health Fair lasts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Palm Elementary School on 7601 Dixie Dr.   The city said the fair will feature live music and entertainment, community resources, health screenings and immunizations for children and adults.   APH could soon test wastewater for influenza, RSV indicators “A good first step to being healthy is staying up to date on your vaccines and knowing your numbers – blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol,” said Austin Public Health Director Adrienne Sturrup in a statement to KXAN. “This free event can encourage our friends and family to get their shots and screenings to help improve their health, all while enjoying some fun.”  Last year, the city said 168 people got 131 vaccines, 87 eye exams and 59 health screenings. Fiesta de Salud is free and open to all, regardless...

5 things to know this Friday, October 27

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Friday! According to Meteorologists Jill Szwed and Matt Mackie, after tying highs throughout the Capital Region yesterday, we expect to do it once again! We expect to tie the records in Albany (79°) and Glens Falls (75°). With a forecast high of 74°, Bennington will likely set a new record as well. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The bodies that were found in northern Vermont have been identified as two men from Massachusetts who had been reported missing. The Vermont medical examiner said the autopsies revealed both men were shot multiple times in the head. Also, a motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a car in Loudonville Wednesday evening. The crash took place just before 7:20 p.m. on Old Niskayuna Road. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning. 1. Bodies of two missing Mass. men found shot to death in VTThe bodies that were found in northern V...

Schenectady woman arrested in fraud check investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady woman was arrested and is accused of going into multiple banks and cashing checks belonging to victims across the Capital District. The Albany County Sheriff's Office says Elizabeth Dolder, 50, was arrested as part of a larger fraudulent check investigation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Deputies say Dolder was in possession of two fraudulent personal checks and a fraudulent out-of-state license on Thursday, October 19. She is accused of going into multiple banks and cashing checks that belonged to victims across the Capital District. Deputies say Dolder is part of a larger investigation which includes individuals stealing checks from residential mailboxes throughout the Capital Region. Those involved would reportedly wash the checks and enter fake information, intending to cash the checks and defraud the victims. Albany man arrested in bank robbery Charges:Second-degree criminal poss...

Armed robbery leads to officer-involved shooting, police investigating

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:47 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - There are at least two police scenes right now in the metro east and the situations could be connected. One of the scenes is in Sauget; the other is in East St. Louis.The Illinois State and Sauget Police departments are still responding to the scene at 27th and Ridge in East St. Louis. The black Acura that was involved in the armed robbery has since been located. The incident started at around 2:30 a.m. with a male victim who was robbed at an ATM outside a 'MotoMart' on Route 3 in Sauget. Illinois State Police revealed that the four suspects stole several items from the victim, including a gun. After the robbery, information about the suspects and car involved was shared through departments. Sex offender charged after being found with missing North Carolina girl The chase began after Sauget officers seized the vehicle on Route 3. The chase lasted at least three minutes before ending at 27th and Ridge.After the chase, two of the four suspects pointed guns at...

Flag setup today for World War II 'POW' funeral

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:47 GMT

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. - Volunteers are needed to set up 600 American flags along North Illinois Street in Fairview Heights.It's for the visitation and funeral of U.S. Army Corporal James Hurt, a World War II soldier who died in a Japanese prisoner of war or 'POW' camp and whose remains were recently identified. Volunteers will meet at Lake View Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens at 12:30 Friday afternoon. Sex offender charged after being found with missing North Carolina girl Visitation for corporal hurt is Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and a funeral service is at 2:00 p.m. Volunteers will also be needed Sunday at 12:30 p.m. to remove the flags.