Baylee Sweitzer

People with ADHD 2X as Likely to Develop Type 2 Diabetes

March 26, 2023 Baylee Sweitzer

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neuropsychiatric condition characterized by impairing inattention. It can cause hyperactivity and impulsivity. There are over 366 million adults with ADHD globally. ADHD can persist into adulthood. According to a Swedish study, people with ADHD are more than twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic excess of glucose in the bloodstream and insulin resistance. The condition can affect individuals’ quality of life. In order in…

Free NARCAN Could Come to Kent State University

March 12, 2023 Baylee Sweitzer

Free Naloxone cabinets could be coming to Kent State University. Naloxone, also known as NARCAN, is a medication that can reverse a drug overdose caused by an opioid drug (heroin, fentanyl or prescription pain medications). Drug overdose can cause serious, harmful symptoms or death. On Feb. 15, a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee voted unanimously to recommend the agency allow the nasal version of Naloxone to be available over-the-counter. Feb. 21, a collaboration was announced between RecoveryOhio, the Ohio Department…

Blindness at Kent State

February 10, 2023 Baylee Sweitzer

Abigail Kinney is a Kent State University student with Leber’s degenerative amaurosis. She is legally blind and is living by herself for the very first time while getting her degree.

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