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Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities

Do cameras actually deter abuse and neglect? Does it cause a facility to change its policies or improve?

Snoozing on the couch can disrupt your sleep. These expert tips can help.

"If you try to chase the squirrel of sleep, it will run away. It's very skittish."

McDonald’s is adding its first new permanent addition to its menu in four years

McDonald’s chicken tenders return to menus on May 5.

Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael dies at 67 after battle with ALS

McMichael revealed in 2021 that he was battling ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, which affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control.

Revisiting the measles: Who should get a vaccine?

Vaccination is the safest and most effective way to prevent measles.

4-month-old baby dies after parents repeatedly rubbed alcohol on her gums, police say

GASSAWAY, W.Va (WDTV/Gray News) – Parents in West Virginia have been charged with murder after their 4-month-old baby died with alcohol in her system. James Joseph Smith, 34, and Angel Talbert, 23, both of Gassaway, have each been charged with first-degree murder, child neglect resulting in death and conspiracy, according to the Braxton County Sheriff’s Department. They were arrested last week. The baby died on Nov. 16, 2024. Earlier this month, deputies received the medical examiner’s results,...

In California Jails, a Rash of Homicide and Negligence

The jails of Riverside County are plagued with unusually high murder rates and recurring security failures by an inexperienced staff.

RFK Jr. orders ban of common food dyes from food supply including colorings for M&Ms, Lucky Charms and Gatorade

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announced the Food and Drug Administration’s intent to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation’s food supply. The move follows a ban of Red 3 in January

Hearing loss in older adults linked to nearly one-third of dementia cases

Medical Xpress – A multi‑institution research team reports that nearly one in three new dementia cases in older adults is associated with hearing loss, based on statistical modeling of population data. Dementia prevalence is expected to triple globally in the coming decades. Efforts to reduce its burden have increasingly focused on modifiable risk factors. Hearing loss, affecting more than two-thirds of older adults in the United States, has emerged as a potential correlating condition. Previous estimates...

Lichens can survive almost anything, and some might survive Mars

Lichens that inhabit some of the harshest environments on Earth could possibly survive on Mars.

Insomnia can lead to heart issues. A psychologist shares tips for better sleep.

The Conversation – About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including heart disease. Dr. Julio Fernandez-Mendoza is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral health, neuroscience and public health sciences at Penn State College of Medicine. He discusses the need for sleep, why teenagers require more sleep than adults, and how you can...

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