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Batch of Anti-Anxiety Drug Xanax Recalled Over Safety Concerns

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Batch of Widely Used Anti-Anxiety Drug Xanax Recalled Over Safety Concerns Getty KATHERINE HAMILTON16 Apr 202652 1:37 A single lot of a widely used anti-anxiety drug called Xanax has been recalled, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. “The drug’s distributor, Viatris, said it was recalling one lot containing 51 bottles of 3 milligram extended release tablets because of concerns that they might not dissolve in the body as expected,” the New York Times reported. “This can affect how much of the drug is released and absorbed over time, making the effects less predictable.

The pills were sold nationwide under the brand name Xanax XR.” The company said it has not received any reports of adverse events and that the “risk to the patient associated with this event is considered to be negligible.”  Viatris said the recalled pills were in 60-pill bottles between August 2024 and May 2025. The lot number is 8177156 with an expiration date of Feb. 28, 2027, according to the report. A spokesman for Viatris said the recall is for pharmacies so they can remove the lot from store shelves. The spokesperson said “patients do not need to take any action.” Xanax is a benzodiazepine prescribed to treat anxiety and panic disorder and can be highly addictive.

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Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.
Matthew 18:15

Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson’s with new incision‑free treatment

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For one Arlington man, a new incision‑free treatment brought relief in a matter of seconds. Retired salesman and Air Force veteran Bud Levell, 72, has spent most of his life repairing old radios, machines and anything with wires. The work has always required steady hands – something Parkinson’s slowly took from him. “I lost my sense of smell 11 or 12 years ago. That’s usually the first symptom,” Levell said. “And under certain stressful conditions, I had a little tremor in the right hand.” New treatment offers new hope As his symptoms worsened, Levell came across an article about a new ultrasound‑based treatment. 

“Someone sent me a text with a link to a magazine article that was talking about this ultrasound process,” he said. “I read it and said, ‘This sounds good.'” That link eventually led him to UT Southwestern Medical Center, where doctors determined he was a strong candidate for Magnetic Resonance‑guided focused ultrasound. The FDA recently approved an expanded version of the treatment that targets more Parkinson’s symptoms, including tremors and slowed movement. “We’re using a higher energy to destroy small tracts in the brain, or small bundles of nerves,” said Dr. Bhavya R. Shah, who leads the focused ultrasound program at UT Southwestern. Shah says the procedure targets a precise area deep in the brain – about the size of a grain of rice – without the need for an incision. 

Source: Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson’s with new incision‑free treatment – CBS Texas

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved).
Ephesians 2:4-5

Recent Abortion News (April 8-15, 2026)

Here’s a concise overview of the main abortion-related developments from the past seven days. Activity focused on medication abortion access (especially mifepristone by mail), federal enforcement disputes, and state-level legislative…

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LA County Board of Supervisors addresses rise in flea-borne typhus cases with a clean-up plan

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The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors is taking steps to address the rise in flea-borne typhus in the county after a recent report found a record-breaking number of cases in 2025. An approved plan to reduce risk factors included keeping streets and sidewalks clear of trash and other animal food sources, and keeping vegetation trimmed and maintained, among other measures. In 2024, there were 187 cases, and in 2025, 220 cases of flea-borne typhus were reported. According to the board, 17 cases have been recorded this year in Los Angeles County, as of March 20. During Tuesday’s board meeting, Dr. Barbara Ferrar, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, explained that humans are exposed to the disease by free-roaming animals such as cats, opossums, and rodents, which are known to carry infected fleas. “There’s more food and shelter for pets and for animals. There’s a lot of trash and outdoor clutter that allows rats and opossums to thrive,” Ferrar said. “We have an issue here with free-roaming animals, unmanaged stray populations, and feeding of wildlife brings flea-carrying animals right to our doorsteps.”

Source: LA County Board of Supervisors addresses rise in flea-borne typhus cases with a clean-up plan – CBS Los Angeles

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
Psalm 46:10

Now 5, Minnesota boy who received heart transplant at 10 months old making remarkable progress

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At 5 years old, William Staley Olesen is a ball of energy. He loves Nintendo, NASCAR, Minnesota sports and talking about becoming a firefighter someday. Watching him run around, laugh and play, it would be hard to know just how much he has already been through. William received a heart transplant when he was 10 months old after doctors discovered, before he was born, that he had a rare condition called heterotaxy syndrome, which caused severe abnormalities in his heart and other organs.

His parents, Katie Staley and Betsy Olesen, said their journey began during a 20-week anatomy scan while they were living in Fargo. “We were so ecstatic that we were having a little boy,” Olesen said. “And then just when our midwife came in, and you could tell something was up, and she just told us right away.” Further testing in the Twin Cities confirmed William had heterotaxy syndrome, a condition that can cause organs in the chest and abdomen to form abnormally or be misplaced. Staley said William’s condition was complex. In addition to problems with his heart, he was born with malrotation in his intestines, webbing in his intestines that required surgery when he was 7 days old, and a tethered spinal cord that later required surgery. William was delivered at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and then transferred to Children’s Minnesota for specialized care. Staley said one of the moments she remembers most from the day he was born came when she first saw him. “What really I remember is the moment I got to see him, and they rolled me back into the room, and he just grabbed my finger, and he looked directly in my eyes, and he just, like, was completely calm,” she said.

Source: Now 5, Minnesota boy who received heart transplant at 10 months old making remarkable progress – CBS Minnesota

Lord, all my desire is before You; And my sighing is not hidden from You.
Psalm 38:9

Is coffee healthy? The benefits of a cup of joe and when to draw the line

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If it’s not water, Americans are most likely to be sipping a cup of coffee. Sixty-six percent of adults have at least one cup a day, according to the National Coffee Association. Apparently, the popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all. It seems like every few months, there’s a new study that found coffee lowers dementia, lowers stress, lowers heart attack risk or makes you live longer.

“Like any plant, you’re going to have a lot of different plant chemicals, we call those phytochemicals,” said Abby Gold, a health and nutrition extension specialist with the University of Minnesota. “Phytochemicals are meant to protect a plant from harm.” When consumed, phytochemicals benefit humans.

One found in coffee is chlorogenic acid, an anti-inflammatory that can reduce cardiovascular diseases and Type 2 diabetes.  “It could play a role also in how we regulate blood sugars and metabolism,” Gold added. Then, of course, there’s caffeine. While known for increasing energy and alertness, studies show it does much more for the brain.

Source: Is coffee healthy? The benefits of a cup of joe and when to draw the line – CBS Minnesota

In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:2

This nasal spray rewinds the aging brain, restoring memory and reversing inflammation in preclinical models

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Picture this: your brain is a high-performance engine. Over decades, it doesn’t just wear down, it also starts to run hot. Tiny “fires” of inflammation smolder deep within the brain’s memory center, creating a persistent brain fog that makes it harder to think, form new memories or even adapt to new environments, all the while increasing the risk to disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists call this slow burn “neuroinflammaging,” and for decades it was thought to be the inevitable price of growing older. Until now.

A landmark study by researchers at Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine suggests the inflammatory tide responsible for brain aging and brain fog might actually be reversible. And the solution doesn’t involve brain surgery, but a simple nasal spray. Led by Dr. Ashok Shetty, university distinguished professor and associate director of the Institute for Regenerative Medicine, along with senior research scientists Dr. Madhu Leelavathi Narayana and Dr. Maheedhar Kodali, the team developed a nasal spray that, with just two doses, dramatically reduced brain inflammation, restored the brain’s cellular power plants and significantly improved memory. The most surprising part? It all happened within weeks and lasted for months. The findings, published in the Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, could reshape the future of neurodegenerative therapies and may even change how scientists think about brain aging itself. “Brain age-related diseases like dementia are a major health concern worldwide,” Shetty said. “What we’re showing is brain aging can be reversed, to help people stay mentally sharp, socially engaged and free from age-related decline.”

Source: This nasal spray rewinds the aging brain, restoring memory and reversing inflammation in preclinical models

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11

Liver disease epidemic: Deadly disease now striking non-drinkers in record numbers – 1.8bn hit by 2050… and most don’t know they have it

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Liver disease is surging globally and could affect nearly 1.8 billion people by 2050, research suggests. Once thought to be a condition that mainly affected heavy drinkers, cases in people who rarely or never drink alcohol have soared in recent decades. This form – now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly non-alcoholic fatty liver disease – is driven instead by obesity, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. It often develops silently, with no symptoms for years, meaning many people have no idea they are living with it until significant liver damage has already occurred.

Left unchecked, fat builds up in the liver, triggering inflammation and scarring over time. In some cases, this can progress to cirrhosis – where healthy tissue is replaced by permanent scar tissue – as well as liver failure and even liver cancer. Crucially, MASLD is also considered the liver manifestation of metabolic syndrome – a cluster of conditions including excess body fat, high blood pressure and poor blood sugar control – which significantly raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes. A major analysis from the Global Burden of Disease study, published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, estimates 1.3 billion people were living with MASLD in 2023 – a 143 per cent increase since 1990.

Source: Liver disease epidemic: Deadly disease now striking non-drinkers in record numbers – 1.8bn hit by 2050… and most don’t know they have it | Daily Mail Online

Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Matthew 7:24

Measles surge fuels warnings for travelers ahead of Spring Break

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As millions of Americans prepare to travel for Spring Break, health officials are warning about a surge in measles cases across the United States.

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Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2

Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow see first pip of 2026 hatching season

The nonprofit, which operates the widely viewed Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam, said chirping sounds were heard from inside the egg beginning Thursday afternoon and continuing through the night, signaling the eaglet had broken through the internal membrane and taken its first breath of air. By Friday, observers identified what appeared to be a pip,…

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Border Collie Who Fell 180 Feet Down a Waterfall Has People in Awe

A woman and her Border Collie recently took a scary fall, dropping 180 feet down a waterfall while hiking in New Zealand last week. The dog, who goes by the name of Molly, was nowhere to be found when this woman was airlifted to safety via a helicopter. As this story broke, people reached out…

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Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement, sources familiar with the decision told CBS News.  One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth’s vision for the Army.  Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell…

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🚀To the Moon and Back; Artemis II crew begins “crazy first day” in space after exhilarating launch

With an exhilarating launch behind them, NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are turning their attention to the next big challenge of their historic mission: a “crazy first day” in space.    The crew is spending about 24 hours orbiting the Earth while they put their Orion capsule through its paces before finally heading for the moon. Their spectacular launch…

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The Story of a Japanese Wallet; Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Japan wallet analogy draws conservative backlash

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson faced viral backlash from conservatives over a comment during oral arguments about birthright citizenship where she floated an analogy comparing the issue to stealing a wallet in Japan.  “I was thinking, you know, I’m a U.S. citizen and visiting Japan and what it means is that, you know, if…

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Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia’s Molucca Sea kills 1 person, sets off small tsunami

An undersea magnitude -7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami Thursday. Waves up to 30 inches above normal tides were recorded at several monitoring stations about a half-hour after the earthquake, which was centered in the Molucca…

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Christian Persecution News Roundup: March 25–April 1, 2026

Christian persecution made headlines this Holy Week, with violent attacks in Nigeria dominating coverage alongside targeted incidents in South Asia and restrictions in the Holy Land. Advocacy groups like International Christian Concern (ICC), Open Doors, and Aid to the Church in Need highlighted ongoing patterns of violence, mob attacks, and surveillance. Here are the key…

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Supreme Court to hear arguments over Trump’s birthright citizenship order today

Washington — The Supreme Court will convene for arguments Wednesday to consider the legality of President Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship. The question in the case, known as Trump v. Barbara, is whether the president’s directive complies with the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause and federal immigration law enacted in 1952. Mr.…

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Some baby formula brands contain lead, arsenic and other heavy metals

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Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.

Source: Some baby formula brands contain lead, arsenic and other heavy metals, Consumer Reports says – CBS Detroit

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
Romans 12:15

Abortion News Roundup: March 25–April 1, 2026

Here’s a focused summary of the key abortion-related developments from the past seven days, based on legislative activity, court-adjacent races, and fresh data. Activity remains centered on medication abortion restrictions, state-level enforcement, and national incidence trends post-Dobbs. National Data Update Federal Legislative and Political Developments State-Level Actions Other Circulating Notes No major new court rulings…

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Sunny Hostin Says It Is Better To Not Be Born Than Be Poor

According to Sunny Hostin, it is better not to be born at all than to grow up poor. This is because in her eyes, children are for the elites, such as herself, while you should not be afforded such a blessing. Isabel Brown delivered a message at CPAC to the younger generation: Get married and…

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Shocked Trump reacts to Kristi Noem’s cross-dressing husband after Daily Mail blew lid on national security scandal

Donald Trump was stunned to learn that Kristi Noem’s husband is a secret cross-dresser who experts say could have compromised national security, the President revealed in an exclusive phone interview with the Daily Mail on Tuesday. The Daily Mail revealed that the ex-DHS Secretary’s husband Bryon Noem, 56, sent compromising pictures of himself wearing fake breasts…

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United Methodist Supports Sex Changes for Children

A United Methodist agency has indicated it has all hands on deck to fight for the fake right that children ought to medically transition their gender. Despite this being unbiblical, immoral, and totally deranged, the agency claims this is the official position of the United Methodist Church. Source: United Methodist Supports Sex Changes for Children…

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JD Vance says aliens are ‘demons’ and details obsession with UFOs

JD Vance says aliens are ‘demons’ and details obsession with UFOs Vice-president promises ‘to get to the bottom of’ reports of US government files about unidentified flying objects Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Richard Luscombe Tue 31 Mar 2026 00.29 AEDT Share Prefer the Guardian…

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TSA employees receive back pay after Trump’s executive order

TSA employees receive back pay after Trump’s executive order Airport wait times appear to be shorter as workers received back pay for two whole paychecks Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Chris Stein in Washington Tue 31 Mar 2026 07.53 AEDT Share Prefer the Guardian on…

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Fact Check: Is Barack Obama Facing Arrest Over Russia Hoax? Tulsi Gabbard’s Viral Claims & DOJ Response – Explained

Fact-Checking Viral Rumors: There has been a resurgence of speculation that Barack Obama will be arrested in relation to the so-called Russia Hoax. Rumors and social media posts most of which have been promoted by MAGA affiliated accounts are pointing the finger at Obama for everything from manipulating intelligence during the 2016 campaign to doing…

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Michigan synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism, FBI says

The attack earlier this month on a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was “a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism purposely targeting the Jewish community and the largest Jewish temple in Michigan,” the FBI said in a news conference Monday. The assailant, Ayman Ghazali, a naturalized US citizen from Lebanon, rammed a pickup truck into the synagogue…

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Sadistic lesbian foster moms made boy, 12, wear soaking wetsuit and joked ‘Shiver, shiver dumb f**k’ before his horrific death, murder trial hears

Two lesbian foster moms tortured a 12-year-old boy by forcing him to wear a soaking wetsuit as they mocked him in gut-wrenching messages before he was tragically found dead, prosecutors claim. The disturbing claims about the death of the Canadian child, identified only as LL, have come to light during the murder trial of Becky…

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