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Connecticut cannibal killer given conditional release after 2011 murder in which he ate victim’s brain, eye

In 2013, Tyree Smith was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2011 death of Angel Gonzalez

Opioid cash grab: As federal funding dries up, states turn to settlement money

A deluge of actions from the Trump administration has thrown into question once-reliable federal funding for a myriad of social services and health care programs.

Chinese researchers find bat virus enters human cells via same pathway as COVID

Feb 21 (Reuters) - A newly discovered bat coronavirus uses the same cell-surface protein to gain entry into human cells as the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, raising the possibility that it could someday spread to humans, Chinese researchers have reported. The virus does not enter human cells as readily as SARS-CoV-2 does, the Chinese researchers reported in the journal Cell, opens new tab, noting some of its limitations. The scientists said that like SARS-CoV-2, the...

‘See You in Court’: Maine Governor Clashes With Trump Over Trans Rights

President Trump asked Gov. Janet Mills if her state would comply with the executive order he signed banning transgender athletes from women’s sports. He didn’t like her answer.

Texas Measles Outbreak Nears 100 Cases, Raising Concerns About Undetected Spread

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Some private schools have shut down because of a rapidly escalating measles outbreak in West Texas. Local health departments are overstretched, pausing other important work as they race to limit the spread of this highly contagious virus. Since the outbreak emerged three weeks ago, the Texas health department has confirmed 90 cases with 16 hospitalizations, as of Feb. 21. Most of those infected are under age 18. Officials suspect that nine additional...

Fake online pharmacies thriving despite DEA crackdown

In fiscal year 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized 1.5 million counterfeit medicines, making pharmaceutical items the biggest category of seized counterfeit goods.

VIDEO: Researchers find caregiving worsens menopause symptoms

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – In a first-of-its-kind study, Mayo Clinic researchers found that women 45–60 years old who are managing family caregiving and menopause face nearly double the risk of moderate to severe menopause symptoms. Women in the sandwich generation are especially affected. The sandwich generation is a term used for people who often juggle caring for both children and aging adults, balancing responsibilities like feeding, cleaning and medical care. Dr. Ekta Kapoor, a co-investigator of the...

Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

Measles can also be dangerous — if not deadly — for children.

INHUMAN: Iowa Sends $4M Bills to Families Grieving Disabled Loved Ones

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Collection agents for the state of Iowa have sent letters seeking millions of dollars from the estates of at least two people with disabilities who died after spending most of their lives in a state institution. The amounts represent what Medicaid spent covering the residents’ care when they lived at the Glenwood Resource Center, a state-run facility that closed last summer. The bills are extraordinary examples of a practice called Medicaid estate...

Artificial sweetener may increase heart disease risk by triggering insulin surges

New research finds a link between higher risk for cardiovascular disease as the artificial sweetener aspartame.

Bird flu confirmed in rats for first time: USDA

Officials have previously confirmed the virus in mice found on affected farms.

7 Fast-Food Chains That Customers Say Are Going ‘Downhill Fast’

"Panera recently fired all of their bakers and workers at their dough facilities in favor of having the cashiers bake frozen product. So prepare for a nosedive in quality ...

West Texas measles outbreak grows to 58 cases

CNN – The number of measles cases linked to an outbreak in West Texas has grown to 58, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Most of the cases are centered in Gaines County, which is reporting 45 cases. The cases are mostly in children ages 5 to 17. Although most of the cases are in unvaccinated people or those whose vaccination status is unknown, there were four cases of measles in people who said...

McConnell Announces He Won’t Seek Re-election

In his speech on Thursday, Mr. McConnell warned that “a dangerous world threatens to outpace the work of rebuilding it.”

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