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- 1Eight suicide attempts reported aboard USS Lincoln deployment●Mental health concerns grow after 8 suicide attempts during Lincoln deployment
Mental health concerns are mounting after eight suicide attempts were reported among sailors during a deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to Scripps News reporting. The case has renewed scrutiny of conditions aboard US Navy carriers, including long deployments, workload and access to mental health care for service members.
- 2Apple launches lease program for iPhones and devices▼Apple begins lease program for phones and other devices
Apple has started offering a lease program covering iPhones and other devices, according to Scripps News. The move would let customers pay monthly to use Apple hardware rather than buying it outright, adding a new option alongside existing installment plans and trade-in offers. Details on pricing, availability and lease terms have not been widely reported yet.
- 3Study links GLP-1 drugs in children to nutritional deficiencies●Interactive: Study links GLP-1 use in children to nutritional deficiencies
A new study has connected the use of GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes medications in children with nutritional deficiencies, according to Scripps News, which published an interactive report on the findings. The drugs, widely prescribed to minors amid rising childhood obesity rates, may leave young users short of key nutrients. The findings add to ongoing debate over the safety and supervision of GLP-1 treatment in pediatric patients.