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Trump’s diagnosis, FDA approves Juul e-cigarettes, midterm motivation & more

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Jul 17, 2025
The discussion kicks off with President Trump's troubling leg swelling diagnosis. Juul's e-cigarettes make a controversial return to the market, raising eyebrows. The Trump administration has paused crucial research to enhance flood preparedness. In a unanimous vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee moves forward with a polarizing nomination. Meanwhile, excitement brews over the midterms, with Democrats showing stronger motivation to hit the polls, albeit facing their own popularity challenges.
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Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency

  • Chronic venous insufficiency causes leg swelling due to vein valve failure.
  • It's common in older adults, obese individuals, and smokers, and is progressive but not life-threatening.
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FDA Approves Limited Juul E-Cigarettes

  • FDA lets Juul keep tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes on the market.
  • Juul's products are less harmful to adult smokers, but non-smokers should avoid vaping.
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Flood Research Paused Amid Crisis

  • The Trump administration paused important flood research that updates rain frequency estimates.
  • This delay hinders preparedness as climate change increases flood risks.
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