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The treatment will no longer require a prescription, which means that consumers will be able quickly and effectively treat a lice infestation without the need to use a nit-comb or a trip to the dermatologist or doctor. According to the FDA, the goal of the prescription (RX)-to-OTC switch is to foster public health and hygiene by making it easier for consumers to access an effective topical lice treatment, which will help decrease infestation rates and give people a convenient way to treat lice at home....

The voluntary goals for 163 foods, finalized on Wednesday, aim to lower the amount of salt in Americans’ diets, most of which comes from packaged or prepared foods. Salt added to home-cooked meals isn’t included, so it would be difficult for people to make these adjustments on their own. The Food and Drug Administration wants to cut average sodium intake by 12 percent over the next 2.5 years, from 3,400 to 3,000 milligrams a day....

While many people experience anxiety about their health, people with nosophobia can’t control their fear. They’re often afraid of developing a specific disease or condition, such as heart disease, cancer, or sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Learn more about the fear of getting sick, including traits, symptoms, causes, and how to seek treatment when necessary. Definition Nosophobia is a marked and ongoing fear of getting sick or fear of disease. It’s a kind of specific phobia under the umbrella category of anxiety disorders in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)....

Several Southwest Florida residents, through a self-proclaimed religious entity, had been marketing a “Master Mineral Solution” (MMS) on their affiliated websites, stating fanciful claims about its potential applications. The Genesis II Church of Health & Healing provided that MMS could alleviate COVID-19 through “sacramental dosing.” It instructed adults to take six drops of “activated MMS” in a glass of water ever two hours. “This should wipe it out this flu-like virus that many are being scared with its presence in this world,” one of the church’s websites said....

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the rules on Tuesday, along with a mechanism for approving state and tribal regulations for the crop. Similar to marijuana retailers who ran out of money waiting for their permits, farmers have been struggling with inconsistencies in the hemp industry ever since its federal legalization last year. Many farmers set up shop only to get railroaded by differing policies across states or a lack of regulations altogether....

Clarida announced on Monday that he will resign Friday. This was after new information was revealed regarding Clarida’s trading in a stock fund in February 2020, when COVID threatened the global economy and the Fed was considering rescue measures. In late December 2021, Clarida changed his financial disclosures to reflect that he sold and then rebought shares in the stock fund within a matter of days, according to The New York Times....

After Will Zalatoris took home the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and defending FedEx Cup playoffs champ Patrick Cantlay took home the BMW Championship on Aug. 21, setting himself up for success at the final tournament in the FedEx Cup playoffs this upcoming Sunday in Atlanta. Cantlay looks to become the third, two-time FedEx cup champ, joining some guys you may have heard of: Only Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are multiple-time FedEx Cup playoff winners....

“It’s sad. It’s something that never should have happened. FedEx should have been more aware,” said Angela Hughley, who was shot as she arrived for her shift at 11:30 p.m on Thursday night, said to CBS 4 Indy. “FedEx did not protect us. Period. They did not protect us.” A spokesperson for FedEx confirmed in an email to Newsweek that the company does not publicly disclose details of its security processes, but confirmed “FedEx Ground has a policy regarding employee conduct as well as a workplace violence awareness and prevention procedures,” adding that the safety of team members is a “top priority” at the company....

FedExForum was evacuated this afternoon when alarms went off prior to tonight’s game between the Grizzlies and Mavericks. MORE: Chinese dunk contest fail | Paul Pierce mimics Russell Westbrook This is how it all went down. Oh, by the way, how did both teams pass the time? Herrington reported there should be no delay to the game’s start time (5 p.m.), but Allen is going to have to take off his bathrobe at some point....

Johao Miguel Chavarri, 25, of Oceanside and Torrance, California, is a Marine stationed at the state’s Camp Pendleton, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. He is facing charges involving the harassment, stalking and threatening of young women using the online persona “Michael Frito,” the criminal complaint shows. The complaint alleges that, from 2019 through 2021, Chavarri cyberstalked young women when they would not comply to his demands for nude, sexually explicit or compromising photos and videos of themselves, a type of conduct called “sextortion,” according to the DOJ’s release....

People with a condition called mirror-touch synesthesia experience the sensation of being touched when they see someone else being touched. (In other forms of synesthesia, one sensory experience—feeling or hearing, for instance—triggers a wholly different one, such as seeing. As a result, the estimated 1-in-200 people who have synesthesia see particular colors when they hear particular musical notes, or see shapes when they process aromas, or always see specific letters or numbers in the same particular color, so that a P is always lemon yellow and a 5 always mauve....

Diego Costa’s perfection sends Chelsea statement to rest of Premier League Mourinho replaced Van Gaal in charge at Old Trafford ahead of the 2016-17 campaign, after the Dutchman was sacked for failing to qualify for the Champions League twice. Fellaini has been made one of the scapegoats for the club’s poor fortunes of late and appeared set to be sold in the summer, but the arrival of Mourinho changed that....

“There’s some test kits we need to get our hands on,” Administrator Peter Gaynor told CNN’s John Berman. “The second thing we’re going to do is insert some language into these mask contracts we have for the 500 million masks. [The law’s] language will be in that today.” Until now, President Donald Trump has been hesitant to invoke the most forceful powers of the 1950 Defense Production Act, describing it in multiple settings as more of a point of leverage than a tool his administration would employ....

Ferguson brought a teenage Ronaldo from Sporting to Manchester United in 2003 and oversaw his development to Ballon d’Or winner in 2008 before a then-world-record move to Real Madrid a year later. READ MORE: Inside Mkhitaryan’s Man Utd hell The 74-year-old Scot made his share of records tumble during a trophy laden reign at Old Trafford, which lasted 27 years, and he feels Ronaldo stands a cut above other stellar names he oversaw....

Be prepared. Schedule a preconception visit with your physician to discuss vitamins, immunizations and any medications you take. This is important, because your baby starts developing before you may know you’re pregnant. Be sure to mention any genetic disorders that run in your family. This will alert your doctor to monitor for them or suggest genetic testing. Think twice. If you’re contemplating pregnancy, be sure to shed your illusions before making a decision....

This article covers the symptoms and types of fever, causes of fever, how to treat fever, and when to get help. Symptoms of Fever In addition to a temperature of about 99 degrees, a fever can also include the following symptoms: Chills and shiversExcessive sweatingFatigueJoint, bone, or back painHeadacheDehydration In children, symptoms of fever can include: Lower activity levels and staying quietFussinessIncreased thirst and less hungerFeeling warm For about 3% of children aged 6 months to 5 years old, seizures called febrile convulsions can occur with a fever....

FFA CEO David Gallop has argued the governing body’s proposed allocation of $3.25million per club for the 2017-18 season is an “cash funding” increase of 26 per cent. On Tuesday, Gallop met with the chairmen and CEOs of the 10 A-League clubs to outline the funding model for next season. A-League clubs reject $3.25m per year from FFA The clubs rejected FFA’s proposal of $3.25m per club, and in a subsequent statement from their representative body - the Australian Professional Football Clubs Association (APFCA) - labelled it “wholly inadequate”....

Second half goals from new arrivals Johan Absalonsen and George Blackwood and a late Nathan Konstandopoulos curler gave Marco Kurz’s men an impressive win at Marden Sports Complex. Victory were the better team in the first period but were made to pay for not taking their opportunities. Goalkeeper Christopher Theodoridis was Heidelberg’s hero in a thrilling 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Sydney United at Edensor Park, after the match finished 1-1 at the end of extra time....

The meeting was set up to discuss expansion plans and governance reform ahead of a potential extraordinary general meeting on March 31. The current congress is the smallest of any Fifa nation and consists of one representative from each of the nine member federations who represent the game in their region and a Hyundai A-League representative who speaks on behalf of the clubs. Talks were expected to focus on reforming congress with A-League clubs, in particular, keen for a greater say in the running of the game....

The company’s Fiat Metaverse Store made its North American premiere at the CES trade show today. Fiat is already employing the technology in Europe. It launched in December 2022 in Italy. That store allows customers to research, configure, and purchase the Fiat 500 La Prima by Bocelli. Live Fiat Product Geniuses (customer service representatives) are available to help customers. The Italian automaker, part of the Stellantis group, sees the Metaverse Store as a “key pillar” to the launch of the new Fiat 500e all-electric car in North America in 2024, according to a press release from the company....