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FDA approves first pill to treat postpartum depression

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:38:24 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have approved the first pill specifically intended to treat severe depression after childbirth, a condition that affects thousands of new mothers in the U.S. each year.The Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted approval of the drug, Zurzuvae, for adults experiencing severe depression related to childbirth or pregnancy. The pill is taken once a day for 14 days.“Having access to an oral medication will be a beneficial option for many of these women coping with extreme, and sometimes life-threatening, feelings," said Dr. Tiffany Farchione, FDA's director of psychiatric drugs, in a statement. 3 things to do immediately if you win the $1.25 billion Mega Millions jackpot Postpartum depression affects an estimated 400,000 people a year, and while it often ends on its own within a couple weeks, it can continue for months or even years. Standard treatment includes counseling or antidepressants, which can take weeks to work and don’t help e...

Hospital computer system in Texas hit by cyberattack

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:38:24 GMT

(The Hill) – Hospitals and clinics in five states are facing disruptions due to a cyberattack Thursday that forced some emergency rooms to close.The attack began at facilities operated by Prospect Medical Holdings. The company’s facilities in California, Texas, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania were affected by the cyberattack.“Upon learning of this, we took our systems offline to protect them and launched an investigation with the help of third-party cybersecurity specialists,” the company said in a statement Friday. “While our investigation continues, we are focused on addressing the pressing needs of our patients as we work diligently to return to normal operations as quickly as possible.”Beyond impacting emergency rooms, the attacks caused the closures of some primary care services and ambulance diversions. The affected medical facilities were recovering from the attacks as of Friday, though the process could take weeks, said John Riggi, the American Hospital Assoc...

Twins place Byron Buxton on IL with right hamstring strain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:38:24 GMT

Just when the Twins got the old Byron Buxton back, their regular designated hitter was sidelined by a right hamstring injury.Buxton was going through one of the worst batting skids of his career before he started to bounce back over the past week. In his last six games, he was 8 for 20 with six extra-base hits and a .478 on-base average.“Talking to the trainers, we’re going to need two weeks or so,” Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler said before Friday night’s 7:10 first pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Target Field.“Obviously, it’s new, and we’ll see how the hamstring responds here over the next two weeks,” Tingler added. “Hopefully it responds well and he can get right back in there.”Buxton, who hasn’t played since a 3-2 victory at St. Louis on Tuesday, hit .400 with four doubles, two home runs, six runs scored and six RBIs in his past six games. Before that, he was hitting .122 (6 for 49) in 13 games.Tingler said Buxton’s leg was examined Friday and it was determined the te...

Freight train derailment in Cranesville affecting Amtrak service

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:38:24 GMT

CRANESVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The derailment occurred in Montgomery County. There are no injuries or chemical spills according to the county sheriff's office. Amtrak service is affected as the tracks are expected to be closed through the weekend.

St. Louis 'absolutely saw him' pleading for help over broken elevators

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:38:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Help has arrived for some seniors who feel stranded in a St. Louis apartment building because the elevators are broken, a development the FOX Files has reported on since Wednesday. Dozens of volunteers are bringing food, water and other supplies to residents at the Roosevelt Towne Apartments who need assistance, according to James Clark, the Vice President of Public Safety and Community Response for the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis."[They're] going door-to-door from floor-to-floor, knocking on the door, and engaging the residents to see what their needs are," Clark said. Prosecutor dropping child abuse charge despite daycare video The elevators have been broken at the apartment building for roughly three weeks."There's definitely an immediate need in this building," Ward 10 Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard said.According to the St. Louis Department of Public Safety, volunteers with the Department of Human Services staff and others checked on 75 residents and ...

Urban League festival empowers communities, prepares thousands ahead of new school year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:38:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is helping thousands prepare for the upcoming school year with the Urban Expo and Back to School Empowerment Festival. The Urban League says this expo is the largest event of its kind in the state of Missouri, and it’s designed to educate, inspire, unify and empower.Community organizers and local pastors gathered Friday at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to celebrate the growth of the Grill to Glory initiative. They also announced the Urban League is bringing an international gospel recording artist to the Urban Expo. Prosecutor dropping child abuse charge despite daycare video “These churches have been doing phenomenal work in the neighborhood though the Grill to Glory program. Churches are becoming visible and active and responding to the needs of family,” said James Clark.Throughout the years, the Urban League's Grill to Glory has sparked a movement in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and East St. Louis. Currentl...

Excessive force complaints against Colorado Springs officers who beat suspect are unfounded, review finds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:38:24 GMT

An internal affairs investigation into complaints of excessive force by a man who was arrested by three Colorado Springs police officers last year concluded those allegations were unfounded. However, the investigation recommended two of the officers be disciplined for violating the department’s training and expectations. Attorneys for Dalvin Gadson lodged the complaint against officers Colby J. Hickman, Matthew Anderson and Christopher K. Hummel after they forcefully arrested Gadson on Oct. 9, when he was pulled over in a traffic stop and refused to get out of the car.In an interoffice memo to the Internal Affairs Unit that was released to the public Friday, Deputy Chief David Edmondson concurred with the findings of the unit and agreed that the excessive force allegations were unfounded and no further action should be recommended. Police command, however, took issue with Anderson for the “13-14 consecutive punches to the face and head and the 11-12 consecutive punches t...

Thief steals hundreds of gallons of fuel from Westlake Golf Course

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:38:24 GMT

Authorities are searching for the driver of a box truck that broke into a golf course and stole hundreds of gallons of fuel in Westlake Village.The break-in happened around 10 p.m. on July 26, at Westlake Golf Course, located at 4812 Lakeview Canyon Rd.The driver of a large box truck apparently cut the lock at the golf course's maintenance yard and then stole 354 gallons of diesel fuel. The estimated value of the theft is $1,327.15, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies are asking for the public's help to find the person who broke into a golf course and stole hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel. (LASD)Surveillance video from the golf course showed the white box truck on the maintenance yard property near the golf course fuel pumps.Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies are asking for the public's help to find the person who broke into a golf course and stole hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel. (LASD)Photos ...

Ex-Ventura County teacher charged with sex assault of student

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:38:24 GMT

A former Ojai teacher has been charged with 23 counts of sex assault upon a minor, officials announced Friday.Paul Herder, 65, of Pahoa, Hawaii, pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include lewd act on a child, luring, penetration by a foreign object, oral copulation of a person under 18, unlawful sex and using a minor for sex acts.The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office also alleges aggravating circumstances that Herder took advantage of a position of trust as a teacher at Oak Grove School to commit the sexual assaults.Detectives began investigating Herder earlier this year after learning of the allegations against him.He is believed to have had an unlawful relationship and allegedly engaged in numerous sexual acts with a student between 2013 to 2017 when he worked as a teacher at the school.Detectives traced Herder to Hawaii in June. He was located and arrested in Pahoa and eventually extradited back to Ventura County on July 31, officials said.Herder taught at various s...

Mother bear and cubs captured, wanted for dozens of break-ins in South Lake Tahoe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:38:24 GMT

A large mother bear wanted for dozens of break-ins throughout South Lake Tahoe was captured along with her three cubs.The bear, known as 64F, is responsible for at least 21 home invasions between February 2022 and May 2023, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. DNA found at the break-in sites was used to confirm her identity and involvement.The mother’s three male cubs have accompanied her during recent break-ins as well, CDFW said. There are additional break-ins and property damage that 64F is also suspected of.The large mother bear was one of three bears identified by the public as “Hank the Tank” in 2022.The 500-pound black bear, who was later discovered to be three bears, were collectively responsible for more than 150 incident reports in the region between Northern California and Nevada, the Associated Press reports.64F has been monitored by wildlife officials since 2022. At the time, 64F was immobilized so wildlife experts could collect DNA samples, atta...