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Health report: Smokers are up to 40% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-12 13:20:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi health officials are urging residents to quit smoking to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, especially during National Diabetes Month. Smoking increases the likelihood of diabetes by 30-40% and adversely affects insulin effectiveness. The Mississippi State Department of Health offers free support programs for those quitting smoking and diabetes management, including counseling and resources for nicotine replacement. With about 1 in 7 Mississippians living with diabetes, the state ranks among the highest in the nation for diabetes rates. Health officials emphasize that diabetes is preventable and manageable through lifestyle changes and medical support.

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AG Fitch joins peers in urging Congress to bar PBMs from owning pharmacies

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-18 15:03:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, along with 38 other attorneys general, is urging Congress to ban pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies. Growing concerns among small pharmacy owners and consumers highlight PBMs’ influence on drug pricing, which can harm independent pharmacies and access to healthcare, particularly in rural areas. Fitch argues that PBMs leverage their power to manipulate drug prices and impose unfair terms on pharmacies. A recent push for legislation to regulate PBMs and prevent practices like spread pricing has stalled. The attorneys general’s letter to Congress seeks to protect consumers and small businesses from PBM exploitation.

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Southern Miss, Ole Miss women’s golf make postseason history

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-04-18 10:27:00

SUMMARY: Southern Miss women’s golf made history by securing its first individual and team titles at the 2025 Sun Belt Championship. Senior Momoka Ando won the individual championship, finishing with a score of 3-under and becoming the first Golden Eagle to qualify for the NCAA Regional. The team clinched a spot in match play, defeating Coastal Carolina and then edging past Georgia Southern with Ando’s crucial putt on hole 17 to secure the team title. Ole Miss also celebrated its first individual champion as Caitlyn Macnab won the SEC Championship. Both teams await their NCAA Tournament destinations, to be announced on April 23.

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NCAA adopts new football rules addressing fake injuries, overtime timeouts

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-04-18 07:05:00

SUMMARY: This fall, college football in Mississippi will see key rule changes, primarily targeting fake injuries. Players faking injuries to delay games will now result in their team being charged a timeout if a medical evaluation occurs after the next play’s ball is spotted. If no timeouts remain, a 5-yard penalty will be imposed. Additionally, overtime rules change, allowing one timeout per team starting at the third overtime. The NCAA will simplify instant replay announcements and introduce stricter regulations on scrimmage formations. Other changes include penalties for distracting signals and the option for coach-to-player communication in the Football Championship Subdivision.

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