Laurel Lee

1 week ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

Marijuana users may be getting behind the wheel too soon after smoking. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 53% of surveyed individuals admitted to consuming cannabis an hour or less before driving. Tom Marcotte, co-director of the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at the University of California San Diego, highlighted that individuals may feel ready to drive after using marijuana, but their driving simulator performance may indicate otherwise.

1 week ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

Jell-O, a classic dessert brand, has launched its first vegan product: Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding. It’s in response to the growing demand for plant-based options. The new pudding, priced at $3.99 for a four-pack, taps into the expanding vegan dessert market, which is projected to reach $5.26 billion by 2032. With oat milk as a key ingredient, Jell-O aims to cater to the increasing number of dairy-free consumers, especially those with allergies or lactose intolerance.

1 week ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

Several Florida towns are getting some national attention. “USA Today” recently released its 10Best survey of small towns in the south. Inverness ranked third, with the article writing the town, "goes the extra mile with local shops, restaurants, and the renovated Valerie Theatre."Safety Harbor sits in fifth place and is “packed with tempting shops, eateries, and art galleries. "Cocoa Beach, on Florida’s east coast, ranks eighth on the list.

2 weeks ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

Two Proactiv skin care products have been recalled nationwide due to the presence of benzene, a known human carcinogen. The recall affects Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief and Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator, both containing benzoyl peroxide. The FDA classified the recall as Class II, with potential adverse health consequences. Long-term exposure to benzene can lead to blood disorders and cancer, raising significant health concerns for consumers.

2 weeks ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open revealed that almost one-third of maternal deaths in the United States occur more than six weeks after childbirth. The data highlights the need for continued monitoring of maternal health. The study found that pregnancy-related death rates increased by nearly 28% from 2018 to 2022, with cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of both overall and late maternal deaths.