Drug overdoses in L.A County drop for third straight year. Here’s why
For the third year in a row, accidental drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths have dropped in Los Angeles…
Europe beefs up Ebola detection as Congo epidemic surges – POLITICO
Earlier this week Italy reported two suspected cases among passengers who had arrived from Uganda, but they later…
Ebola risk in Congo now ‘very high’, WHO warns – POLITICO
The situation remains stable in neighboring Uganda, where two confirmed cases and one death have been recorded. Anne…
Jessica Brown to Emcee Massachusetts Association for Mental Health’s Friend & Leader Dinner
Jessica Brown to Emcee Massachusetts Association for Mental Health’s Friend & Leader Dinner Updated: 1:20 PM EDT May…
Aid cuts and war complicate Ebola response in Congo – POLITICO
There are “at least 395 suspected cases” across the two countries, and “more than 100 people” have died,…
UnityPoint opens colorectal clinic in Waukee
Inside UnityPoint’s new Colorectal Surgery Clinic at Waukee Medical Park, leaders say the goal is simple: expand access…
How to breathe safely when ash, smoke fill the air – WFTV
As wildfires continue to burn, they will send smoke and ash into the air, the same air we…
Soaking in a Hot Tub Bestows Surprising Health Benefits, Even More Than Saunas, New Study Says
Credit: Getty Images for Unsplash+ Saunas are all the rage these days for exercise recovery and longevity, because…
As Kava becomes a more common supplement, poison centers are fielding more calls about it
Kava, a shrub native to the Pacific islands, traditionally has been used for ceremonial and medicinal purposes, in…
North America’s Largest Wildlife Overpass Opens for Animals to Safely Cross in Colorado
Greenland Wildlife Overpass over I-25 –Credit: Colorado Department of Transportation Moose, elk, black bears, and mountain lions are…
Cannabis Compounds Can Cut Cholesterol and Lower Risk of Fatty Liver Disease (Without Getting High)
Credit: Getty Images For Unsplash+ Naturally occurring chemicals found in cannabis have been shown to reduce the risk…
Kansas City health officials confirm first measles case in eight years
A Kansas City resident has tested positive for measles, marking the city’s first confirmed case in eight years.…