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Psychiatric unit at Seattle Children's has nurses in 'persistent state of fear'
One nurse said 12 officers recently were needed to intervene with a combative patient. more
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Why ambulance provider AMR says Multnomah County's emergency medical system is in a state of crisis
After Multnomah County leaders decided to fine AMR $513,650 for late ambulance responses in August, AMR leaders decided to respond on-camera, sounding the alarm.          more
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Flaring reported Wednesday night at Martinez refinery
The activity comes the same day two residents filed a lawsuit to close the troubled facility. more
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South African company to start making vaginal rings that protect against HIV
A South African company will make vaginal rings that protect against HIV, which AIDS experts say should eventually make them cheaper and more readily available more
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One border city a refuge for abortions as Virginia is the last Southern state without restrictions
The twin Bristol cities share a name and a state line, but abortion accessibility changes over a 1 mile span. Abortion is illegal in Bristol, Tennessee, but down the road in Virginia, a clinic … more
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One border city a refuge for abortions as Virginia is the last Southern state without restrictions
The twin Bristol cities share a name and a state line, but abortion accessibility changes over a 1 mile span. Abortion is illegal in Bristol, Tennessee, but down the road in Virginia, a clinic … more
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South African company to start making vaginal rings that protect against HIV
A South African company will make vaginal rings that protect against HIV, which AIDS experts say should eventually make them cheaper and more readily available. more
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'Every Brilliant Thing' at EVMS opens up conversations about suicide, mental health
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Depression and suicide took center stage in a performance from the Virginia Stage Company at EVMS Wednesday morning. "I think at the least, this is a play that builds … more
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Certain personality traits – like being an extrovert – may lower risk for dementia
Personality traits like extraversion and conscientiousness may lower the risk of developing dementia, according to new research on the relationship between behavior and cognitive decline. The new … more
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Evolving overdose crisis shakes previously effective treatments
The rise of fentanyl, xylazine, and stimulants is undercutting the effectiveness of addiction medications. more
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Evolving overdose crisis shakes previously effective treatments
The rise of fentanyl, xylazine, and stimulants is undercutting the effectiveness of addiction medications. more
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Momentum builds for psychedelic therapies for troops, vets
Current legislative proposals include studies of the effectiveness of using psychedelics to treat PTSD among active-duty servicemembers and veterans, reflecting a small but significant shift among … more
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After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 22, she wants young women to know their risk
While breast cancer is most common in older women, about 27,000 patients under 45 are diagnosed each year. It is significantly rarer in women in their 20s. more
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Why working from home can be bad for our health
Less social contact, more sedentary lifestyles and poor work-life balance are some of the reasons why working from home is not always healthy, say these HR leaders. Read more: Why working from … more
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Inside Pittsburgh Tech: Resilient Lifescience creates intervention for opioid overdoses
The key to Resilient Lifescience’s solution is to detect an overdose in its early stages by monitoring the individual’s vital signs through a device placed on a patient’s abdomen. The … more
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Veterinarians: Mystery illness among dogs present in CT
A mysterious respiratory illness responsible for declining health and, in some cases, death among dogs may have arrived in Connecticut, veterinarians say. more
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Chris Murphy says Americans cry out for somebody to talk about loneliness. Can the government help?
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy has become increasingly vocal about loneliness and social isolation in America and its connection to public policy. more
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WIC Funding Gap Threatens Access for Black Families
By Alexa Spencer | Word In Black (WIB) – For the first time in over two decades, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is facing a potential funding … more
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Meet the bioengineer developing 3D-printed stents for children
Trinity’s Tríona Lally explains why her heart lies in the world of biomedical engineering and why academic metrics need to change. Read more: Meet the bioengineer developing 3D-printed stents … more
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US life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level
U.S. life expectancy rose last year, but it still isn’t close to what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. more
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