An American reporter for The Wall Street Journal is detained in Russia on charges of spying, and Narcan is approved by the FDA as the first over-the-counter drug to treat opioid overdoses. Plus, how to know if you have high-functioning anxiety, and tips to keep it in check. |
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Russian authorities said this morning that they arrested American journalist Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal on charges of spying. Gershkovich was detained in the city of Yekaterinburg on suspicion of collecting "information constituting a state secret about the activities of one of the enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex," state media reported. Gershkovich is the first journalist with an American media outlet to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. In a statement Thursday, the Journal "vehemently" denied the allegations against Gershkovich. "We stand in solidarity with Evan and his family," the newspaper said. Here's the latest. |
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For the first time, a key tool in preventing deaths from opioid overdose will be available over the counter without a prescription. Yesterday, the FDA approved Narcan, a nasal spray version of the drug naloxone, to be sold directly to consumers. Narcan likely won't be available on shelves until summer 2023 at the earliest, per Narcan's manufacturer, Emergent BioSolutions, NBC News reported. "Naloxone is a miracle drug," Dr. Kimberly Sue from the Yale School of Medicine told Today.com. "It's literally a Lazarus drug that prevents people from dying of an opioid overdose." Here's how Narcan works, and when it should be given. |
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To everyone else, it might look like you've got it together at home, on the job and as a parent. But you sure don't feel that way, and right under the surface is a sea of anxiety. If staying in that stress mode feels almost normal, you may have high-functioning anxiety, which can drain you of energy. Simple changes like structuring your day to work on a challenging project and focusing on the present instead of agonizing over a promotion are just some of the ways experts say you can lessen the unease. If these feelings are familiar to you, here are 8 stress-management tips that will help you dial down the anxiety. |
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If you're one of the 60% of adults who prefer to sleep on your side, did you know there's a certain type of pillow you should be using? Dr. Janet Kennedy, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treatment of insomnia, recommends a contour pillow that provides crucial neck support. She also shared the importance of using pillows for more than just your head and to regulate temperature. Since it's National Sleep Awareness Month, we have 8 of the best pillows for side sleepers that you can shop right now, as well as frequently-asked questions about the best sleep positions. |
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Achieve your life goals with easy tips. |
It should be a simple equation. You work out regularly, you lose weight, right? It's not that easy, unfortunately. If you're enduring the frustration of putting in the work in the gym and not seeing results on the scale, there could be a host of factors behind it. TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour has 16 reasons why the pounds might not be coming off, from the intensity of your workouts to a lack of sleep to a poor diet. See the lifestyle changes to complement your workout plan that can help you reach your weight-loss goals. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. |
The meatloaf! We want it! Put a healthier twist on a comfort food classic with celebrity chef Melba Wilson's barbecue turkey meatloaf. Using turkey instead of beef adds high-quality protein that's low in fat, but it still packs plenty of favor due to the barbecue sauce. Melba also shared a delicious side to go with it — roasted garlic mashed potatoes. See the recipes here. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
Pilot Taylor Hash, 21, was in the midst of just her third solo flight on her single-engine plane when she received frightening news from the control tower at a small airport in Pontiac, Michigan. Pieces of her landing gear had been seen falling off the plane in mid-air, so she would have to land without a front tire. As the nerves immediately set in for Hash, a soothing voice came over the radio. Veteran pilot Chris Yates was flying nearby and saw what happened. "Taylor, this is Chris," he said. "My daughter's name is Taylor and I taught her to fly. We're going to be just fine, kiddo." Yates helped guide her to an emergency landing that she pulled off without a hitch, earning an "Atta girl!" from Yates. "You can really tell how my voice went from frantic, 'What am I going to do?' to, 'OK, I can do this,' and that was 100% all thanks to him," Hash said on TODAY. See their story here. |
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