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health1 year ago•2 min saved

"Rising Teen Use of Delta-8 THC Raises Public Health Concerns"

A national survey found that over 11% of high school seniors have used delta-8 THC, a psychoactive compound derived from hemp and often marketed as "diet weed" or "weed lite." Concerns arise due to the lack of regulation and oversight, with products being sold as edibles or vapes in many states. Health officials warn of potential adverse effects, particularly among teens who may not understand dosing and timing, leading to over-ingestion and hospitalization. The FDA has issued a warning about the risks of delta-8 THC, and as of January 2023, it has been banned in 15 states and regulated in eight others.

via NPR|

#delta-8-thc #fda-warning #health

public-health1 year ago•2 min saved

"Politics and Public Health: Chickenpox Outbreak at Roxbury Overflow Shelter"

The Healey and Wu administrations are accused of downplaying a chickenpox outbreak at a migrant shelter in Roxbury, withholding information and failing to notify the public and CDC promptly. The outbreak affected multiple Boston Public Schools, but limited information was released, and affected parents were not adequately informed. The delay and downplaying of the outbreak are criticized as politically motivated, raising concerns about government transparency and public health management in migrant communities.

via Boston Herald|

#chickenpox-outbreak #government-transparency #migrant-shelters

immigration2 years ago•3 min saved

Tragedy Strikes Chicago Migrant Shelter: 5-Year-Old Boy's Death Sparks Investigation and Criticism

A five-year-old migrant boy, Juan Carlos Martinez, died at a Chicago shelter where four other children were hospitalized. The city claims there is no evidence of an infectious disease outbreak at the shelter, but residents have reported medical emergencies and a lack of access to medical care. The shelter, which serves around 2,300 people, has been a destination for migrants seeking shelter in Chicago, which has received nearly 26,000 newcomers since August 2022. Concerns about the health and safety of migrants have been raised, with some residents calling for a cap on the number of migrants being accepted. The city denies allegations of inadequate healthcare access for migrants.

via New York Post |

#chicago-shelter #healthcare-access #illness-outbreak

immigration2 years ago•4 min saved

"Migrant Crisis: Chicago Struggles to House Hundreds at O'Hare Airport"

Hundreds of migrants, including babies and the elderly, have been living in a terminal at Chicago's O'Hare Airport for weeks as the city struggles to accommodate the influx of asylum seekers. The migrants sleep on cardboard pads, share public bathrooms, and are monitored by a private company. Concerns have been raised about safety and public health, as the makeshift shelter lacks proper medical care and limited first aid. Chicago is slowly building capacity to house asylum seekers, but the system still heavily relies on volunteers. Other cities have rejected the idea of using airports as shelters, citing security and infrastructure concerns.

via New York Post |

#asylum-seekers #chicago #immigration