In Jefferson County, an annual average of 92 pain pills per person was pumped into the rural county near the Texas border between the years of 2006 and 2012, one of the highest rates in the region during a time when the opioid epidemic spread across the country. During that same period more than 1.4 billion pills were prescribed across the state, enough each year for 54 pills per Oklahoman, the sixth-highest rate in the nation. Data from the Drug Enforcement Administration that tracks every pain pill in the United States was recently made public. The Washington Post compiled that data into a county-level map and state ranking, which showed counties in southeastern Oklahoma with some of the state’s highest rates. “We have a lot of blue-collar work going on down here, so we do see a little more of those injuries that require pain management,” said Janis Cravatt, director of the Tri-County Opioid Project in southeast Oklahoma. “I think people are becoming more … [Read more...] about 1.4 billion opioid pills prescribed in Oklahoma
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Cosmetic surgeons’ billboard sparks debate over body shaming
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for July 18 Fox News Flash top headlines for July 18 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com A Philadelphia billboard featuring a scantily clad woman has sparked outcry this week for what some residents regarded as body shaming. The billboard, which says "Keeping Our Beaches Beautiful," is an ad for the cosmetic surgery firm Gabay & Gottlieb. But some critics have asserted that the billboard implies non-"beautiful" people don't belong on the beach. Some people voiced their complaints to Philadelphia's WPVI-TV. BEBE REXHA IS NOT STANDING FOR YOUR BODY-SHAMING ON SOCIAL MEDIA "Body shaming is disgusting," one spectator reportedly wrote. "Keep our city beautiful, take down your billboard." Others told the station the billboard sent a negative message to young women. Dr. Neil Gottlieb told the station that the ad was meant to be light-hearted and never intended to offend anyone. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX … [Read more...] about Cosmetic surgeons’ billboard sparks debate over body shaming
Biophilia: The Design Trend That Promises Less Stress
Most jobs entail long hours spent indoors under artificial lighting. The harsh concrete and steel that surrounds us doesn't make us feel good or help improve our mood. If you've tried to better your desk environment by adding a succulent, you may be ahead of the latest design trend. Biophilia, the innate, human emotional connection to nature, has brought forth biophilic design, a new trend in architecture and interior design that seeks to bring the calming benefits of nature indoors. Here are 7 different types of meditation to consider if you are interested in starting the practice. (Published Friday, June 7, 2019) Natural materials like woods, plants, moss, rocks, seashells and lots of natural light help to soften stressful environments. Stress was named the health epidemic of the 21st century by the World Health Organization. Recognizing the benefits of biophilic design, hospitals, airports and offices have increasingly incorporated the trend. … [Read more...] about Biophilia: The Design Trend That Promises Less Stress
Oklahoma County seeks to prosecute opioid manufacturers
“It’s a big case," said Alex Yaffe, a lawyer with Fulmer Sill. “The citizens of Oklahoma County have suffered a lot. The taxpayers of Oklahoma County have suffered a lot. It’s taken a lot of courage for the commissioners of Oklahoma County to take this step and move forward to protect their constituents, and we’re ready to strap on the gloves and get after these guys.” Yaffe said they plan to move quickly and file the petition within the next week in Oklahoma County. The goal is to have the various lawsuits kept in state court, but it’s very likely the opioid companies will try to move the cases to be included in the Multidistrict Litigation in the Northern District of Ohio, where hundreds of similar cases have been filed, he added. Companies motioned for the state’s case to be moved to federal court, but a judge ruled to keep the trial in Oklahoma. “Ultimately, state court and having a jury in Oklahoma County where the damages … [Read more...] about Oklahoma County seeks to prosecute opioid manufacturers
Stocks suffer amid Johnson & Johnson litigation
Related content Oklahoma opioid trial: Videos and documents related to the case Ongoing coverage Johnson & Johnson stock value continues to fluctuate despite increases to net income amid ongoing litigation against the company in Oklahoma. The company on Tuesday reported a second-quarter net income of $5.61 billion, or $2.08 per share, which is up from $3.95 billion, or $1.45 per share a year ago, soundly beating Wall Street expectations. But shareholders didn’t see any gains immediately after the report, as shares took an immediate drop of nearly a percent. The stock closed down $2.21, or 1.6 percent, Tuesday at $132.50 a share. The stock price has jumped from nearly $130 per share to $145 over the past several months. This drop is the latest fluctuation as Johnson & Johnson defends itself in a lawsuit brought forth by the state of Oklahoma alleging the medical supply manufacturer played an active role in the state’s opioid crisis. More shareholder losses … [Read more...] about Stocks suffer amid Johnson & Johnson litigation